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YT55 PTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

242,539 mi
Last recorded242,539 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 PTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 242,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 242,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 224,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 208,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 192,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 185,955 miles

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

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

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

Oil level low.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 185,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level low.

Pass 18 May 2012 182,928 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2012 182,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 173,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 164,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 143,574 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 143,574 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 130,585 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,426 miles

f/no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 13 May 2009 99,200 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

front number plate starting to delaminate but the lettering is still readable

Fail 13 May 2009 99,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

front number plate starting to delaminate but the lettering is still readable

Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,497 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,496 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,876 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,860 miles

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

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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YT55 PTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YT55 PTY, 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 YT55 PTY registered?

YT55 PTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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