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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

S5 HCXMOT history

S5 HCX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,794 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HCX was last recorded at 154,794 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,821 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,973 miles
Average per year
7,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,794 miles
  • 2025 – 148,821 miles
  • 2024 – 142,372 miles
  • 2023 – 139,180 miles
  • 2022 – 132,422 miles
  • 2021 – 126,474 miles
  • 2020 – 121,009 miles
  • 2019 – 116,898 miles
  • 2018 – 103,763 miles
  • 2017 – 85,120 miles
  • 2016 – 69,584 miles
  • 2015 – 65,142 miles
  • 2014 – 62,989 miles
  • 2013 – 57,736 miles
  • 2012 – 55,269 miles
  • 2011 – 48,643 miles
  • 2010 – 37,824 miles
  • 2009 – 28,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,794 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront jacking points + rear outer sills starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,794 miles (+5,973)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,794 miles
    Test number
    761880714781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points + rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass148,821 miles (+6,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,821 miles
    Test number
    292804905364
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points have light corrosion
  3. Pass142,372 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,372 miles
    Test number
    979284490800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,180 miles (+6,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,180 miles
    Test number
    837433672771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from front suspension, further investigation recommended
  5. Pass132,422 miles (+5,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,422 miles
    Test number
    283589462166
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass126,474 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,474 miles
    Test number
    448742851227
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail126,466 miles (+5,457)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,466 miles
    Test number
    903600702469
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass121,009 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,009 miles
    Test number
    181167583518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,898 miles (+13,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    539340173894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass103,763 miles (+18,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,763 miles
    Test number
    301602306913
    • AdvisorySlight play offside inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass85,120 miles (+15,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    593204101720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have started to perish
  12. Pass69,584 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,584 miles
    Test number
    481189530043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,142 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    272703647318
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass62,989 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    409183694237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,736 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    299108253120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,269 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    219189132428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass48,643 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    746046941140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,824 miles (+9,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    672870310116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass28,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    171785129106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 HCX

Does S5 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HCX is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HCX?
The MOT on S5 HCX is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HCX done?
S5 HCX was recorded at 154,794 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
Has S5 HCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HCX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 HCX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S5 HCX find?
S5 HCX passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front jacking points + rear outer sills starting to corrode, and 2 more.

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