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YC55 ULT

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,187 mi
Last recorded105,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,187 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 143,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 142,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,786 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust slightkly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,772 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,450 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre deep cut on thread not deep to see cord's.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front mirror damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YC55 ULT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YC55 ULT, 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 YC55 ULT registered?

YC55 ULT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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