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MT05 YVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,400 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 85,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D SHAPE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,943 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 77,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,109 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 have rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all underside of vehicle has rust bubbling

Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,443 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 68,443 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 May 2014 64,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

near side front tyre cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 49,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,169 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MT05 YVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT05 YVN, 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 MT05 YVN registered?

MT05 YVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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