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KX05 YLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

398,434 mi
Last recorded398,434 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 398,434 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 398,434 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 351,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 314,435 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 314,361 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 303,819 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 293,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to centre and offside rear seat belts

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2012 293,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to centre and offside rear seat belts

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 288,374 miles

slight play nearside front top mount and slightly stiff

slight play to front number plate

Fail 23 Mar 2011 288,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play nearside front top mount and slightly stiff

slight play to front number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2010 285,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 280,054 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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KX05 YLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX05 YLR, 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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What year was KX05 YLR registered?

KX05 YLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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