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RA05 DYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,381 mi
Last recorded173,381 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 173,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 141,261 miles

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

Rear Underbody has surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,914 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

n/s floor- sill corroded

n/s/f inner chassis corroded

o/s floor - sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,617 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,332 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 126,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,664 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 108,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,819 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,808 miles

Front disc lipped

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

Rear disc lipped

Fail 12 Nov 2016 67,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front disc lipped

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

Rear disc lipped

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,580 miles

parking brake long travel

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,585 miles

Parking brake effort is 16%,minimum limit is 16%

Parking brake long travel

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,605 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s seat, centre row, not alowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,605 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s seat, centre row, not alowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,344 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s seat, centre row, not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Driver's side front inner wheel arch trim and wiring insecure.

Handbrake poor with little reserve travel.

Small chip in driver's side of windscreen.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,728 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 39,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,443 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

slight travel foot brake

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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RA05 DYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RA05 DYY, 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 RA05 DYY registered?

RA05 DYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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