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YM55 SKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationYM55 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 82,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 81,730 miles

Front lower arms inner sills and jacking points have surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Fronts 225/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 81,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower arms inner sills and jacking points have surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Fronts 225/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE OF VEHICLE TAPED UP

Nearside Front TYRE - CRACKING UP ALONG TREAD PATTERN 225/60/16

Offside Rear O/S/R BUMPER INSECURE - TAPED UP

Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 77,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,682 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,659 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,678 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,948 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,022 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,020 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 31,986 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,449 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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YM55 SKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM55 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM55 SKF registered?

YM55 SKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YM55 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 SKF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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