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KX55 YKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,745 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside and Nearside wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis mounted visible from underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 82,044 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

chip to windscreen

headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip in front windscreen

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside front side repeater deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,187 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Tailpipe Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering Cowling Plastic/Switchgear Has Movement On Column

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 33,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,571 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 20,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,182 miles

n/s wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KX55 YKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KX55 YKG, 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 KX55 YKG registered?

KX55 YKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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