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LF55 YMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,356 mi
Last recorded164,356 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 164,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (nearside and offside) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 164,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (nearside and offside) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,903 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,379 miles

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

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

rear box exhaust pipe(tip) missing

Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,379 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

rear box exhaust pipe(tip) missing

Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,055 miles

Front both tyres worn from the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust tail pipe(tip)missing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,988 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Rear both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2017 124,941 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Front pads wearing thin

Rear both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,237 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 105,237 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,545 miles

Anti-slip on brake pedal worn slightly

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 53,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,202 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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LF55 YMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF55 YMJ, 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 LF55 YMJ registered?

LF55 YMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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