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SH55 YYV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,800 mi
Last recorded173,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 173,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2025 170,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,537 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 157,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 154,374 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 147,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2020 140,151 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 124,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 109,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 103,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,606 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 81,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,879 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear discs worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,878 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,475 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,916 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,561 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 YYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

SH55 YYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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