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ST05 VYL

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,570 mi
Last recorded196,570 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 196,570 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 194,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 194,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 193,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 191,678 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 189,768 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 299,791 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly loose and indicator inoperative.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 182,307 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 182,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 173,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 161,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 148,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 148,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 136,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,376 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,517 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 71,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,982 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,449 miles

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

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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ST05 VYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 VYL, 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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ST05 VYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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