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KR55 YVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

546,064 mi
Last recorded546,064 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 546,064 miles

Both nearside and offside sills corroded at the front

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 546,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No obvious beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No obvious beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both nearside and offside sills corroded at the front

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 517,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front floor to sill areas corroded and holed (close to suspension prescribed area)

Fail 30 Jan 2024 517,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking upper rear of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front floor to sill areas corroded and holed (close to suspension prescribed area)

Pass 1 Mar 2023 502,614 miles

Front Inner both side seal corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 500,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 493,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 493,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 485,569 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 485,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 480,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 469,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 451,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 449,867 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 408,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 391,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 357,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 329,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 291,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 256,384 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 256,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 230,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 206,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 176,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 121,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,136 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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KR55 YVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KR55 YVD, 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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KR55 YVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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