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ML05 YCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,399 mi
Last recorded113,399 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 113,399 miles

Advise general body condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,015 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,862 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2009 22,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,443 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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ML05 YCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML05 YCJ, 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 ML05 YCJ registered?

ML05 YCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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