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YR05 ZBW

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,657 mi
Last recorded183,657 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ZBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 183,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 173,300 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to treads on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 173,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner wing sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust to rear chassis rails/box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 164,232 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to sill panel

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 154,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No Rear Seats Fitted at Time of Test

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 122,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

No Rear Seats Fitted at Time of Test

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,809 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,191 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,181 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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YR05 ZBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR05 ZBW, 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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YR05 ZBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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