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YM54 FXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

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Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 FXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 161,634 miles

Central Exhaust, middle silencer a little corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 161,585 miles

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

Central Exhaust, middle silencer a little corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 158,699 miles

Central Exhaust, middle silencer a little corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 157,539 miles

Central Exhaust, middle silencer a little corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 155,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 152,878 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 152,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 150,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 146,430 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 146,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 146,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,292 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 139,292 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,221 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 136,221 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,029 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,630 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,932 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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YM54 FXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YM54 FXD, 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 YM54 FXD registered?

YM54 FXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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