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AU05 YBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,226 mi
Last recorded96,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 96,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 96,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 95,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 84,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 84,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,784 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,468 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,447 miles

Child seat in rear middle seat. visual inspection on seat belt only.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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AU05 YBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 YBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 YBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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