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YN05 NXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

226,974 mi
Last recorded226,974 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 NXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 226,974 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Both rear wheel arches rusty and corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door rusty and corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2026 226,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear pipe at joint with rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust broken and holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis holed and corroded - engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger/chassis holed and corroded under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

age related rust/corrosion to vehicle underside

both sides rear wheel arches rusty/corroded

o/s side door rusty/corroded at bottom

Pass 7 Mar 2025 223,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

age related rust/corrosion to vehicle underside

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2025 223,726 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear wheel arches rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

age related rust/corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 29 Jan 2025 223,574 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis to inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis to inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member Holed and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion

Lower edge of sliding door rusty. Rear arches rusty

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 218,345 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2024 218,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 207,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

both rear shock upper bush's slight play in

Fail 15 Dec 2022 207,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

both rear shock upper bush's slight play in

Pass 20 Dec 2021 191,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 177,626 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,630 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 142,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to top panels of both front chassis legs

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,763 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

emissions to clean to register

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,234 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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YN05 NXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YN05 NXG, 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 YN05 NXG registered?

YN05 NXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 NXG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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