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YC55 YGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

296,878 mi
Last recorded296,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 296,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 290,875 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 290,875 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 282,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 272,235 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 272,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 266,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 258,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 241,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes sprayed with paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexys cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 241,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe leak at ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes sprayed with paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexys cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 177,007 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point has minor corrosion

handbrake has little reserve travel

minor crack in screen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

one middle row seatbelt has cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 133,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one middle row seatbelt has cover missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,989 miles

Front brake discs very badly worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust/clamp corroded

emissions not detected

Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,989 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake discs very badly worn

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust/clamp corroded

emissions not detected

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,235 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

park brake light inop on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,959 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake light inop on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,215 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,536 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 99,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,469 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,276 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,726 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,214 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 YGZ 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 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGZ, 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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YC55 YGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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