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SP05 YJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,196 mi
Last recorded69,196 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

offside front inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

under body, suspension, brakes, sills, exhaust etc corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,861 miles

Both front jacking point corroded

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

Central Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components and under body

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,786 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,424 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

sills, suspension, exhaust, underbody heavily corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 68,214 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,212 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both badly faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both badly perished and split on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both tyres perished and split on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,480 miles

all 4 tyres perished and starting to split on sidewalls

both head lights badly faded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,970 miles

Nearside floor to outer sill area starting to corrode

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/rear and o/s/rear (2.4.A.3)

both head lights faded

Pass 10 May 2016 64,940 miles

Offside Front head light faded

Pass 20 May 2015 62,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,106 miles

corosion to n/s outer door sill

some play in parking brake lever

Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,106 miles

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

corosion to n/s outer door sill

some play in parking brake lever

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,432 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,837 miles

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

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

both front brake discs look worn/thin

both rear brake discs wareing unevenly

n/s beam pattern becoming poor

n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,373 miles

front exhausat clamp almost coroded through

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhausat clamp almost coroded through

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,505 miles

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,095 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,663 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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SP05 YJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP05 YJO, 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 SP05 YJO registered?

SP05 YJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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