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ML05 YYP

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

307,406 mi
Last recorded307,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 307,406 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Side Mirror Slightly Insecure (Both Sides)

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 298,674 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 298,432 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 293,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 293,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 287,968 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 287,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 280,573 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 280,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 275,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 249,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 229,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 205,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front & offside front wishbone bushes have slight movement

Pass 16 Sep 2013 197,646 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 173,325 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 173,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 172,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 155,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 155,532 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 155,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 139,179 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 139,179 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 133,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 133,970 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)

Pass 6 May 2010 129,766 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 129,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 120,128 miles

slight play in rear inner outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2009 120,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in rear inner outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,202 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit 2mm

Pass 27 Dec 2007 76,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,322 miles

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

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)

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 YYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 ML05 YYP, 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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ML05 YYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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