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FY55 VTL

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 100,780 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 May 2024 100,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,996 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,664 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer track rod end corroded, but not severely weakened

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has slow puncture

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake has suspect been overheating

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,963 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc inner surface lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,909 miles

dust shields on both front shock absorbers loose.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 38,900 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

dust shields on both front shock absorbers loose.

knock on front suspension

knocking on steering when rocked.

parking brake travel long

wheel arch liner damaged n/s/f

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,402 miles

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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FY55 VTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY55 VTL, 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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FY55 VTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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