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YH55 AAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,051 mi
Last recorded180,051 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 180,051 miles

Engine malfunction warning light on

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 180,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine malfunction warning light on

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 172,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 165,115 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image poor

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 155,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre brake light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2017 135,100 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre brake like not working

Pass 25 May 2017 132,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 124,095 miles

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

Service Brake pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2015 118,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 105,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,410 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 72,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,379 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear centre seat does not lock in position

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,656 miles

Rear centre seat does not lock in position

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,546 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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YH55 AAY 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 YH55 AAY, 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 YH55 AAY registered?

YH55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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