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YL05 CXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,580 mi
Last recorded160,580 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 160,580 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 160,580 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 159,329 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 159,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 147,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 132,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 132,444 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 118,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,362 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror insecure.

N/S/F and O/S/F brake flexi hoses rubbing on anti roll bar link rods.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YL05 CXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL05 CXK, 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 YL05 CXK registered?

YL05 CXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YL05 CXK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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