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SH55 PYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

259,155 mi
Last recorded259,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 259,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 254,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 243,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 229,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 219,831 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 219,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 210,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 200,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 191,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 185,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 164,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 161,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 161,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 149,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 149,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 141,072 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Fail 7 May 2014 141,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2014 138,218 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp slightly misted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,898 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 119,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 119,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2011 112,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 May 2011 103,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 90,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 59,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,088 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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SH55 PYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 SH55 PYA, 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 SH55 PYA registered?

SH55 PYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is SH55 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 PYA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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