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YU05 UUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 19 Nov 2024 125,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 125,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,704 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 120,704 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,159 miles

suspect injector leaking due to strong smell of fumes in engine bay

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,793 miles

suspected injector leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2020 115,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspected injector leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,390 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 114,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,023 miles

drivers washer jet poor

n/s/r sill corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,938 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,215 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,382 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,105 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outter edges

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 79,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on outter edges

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,620 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,750 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,771 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 76,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YU05 UUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YU05 UUC, 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 YU05 UUC registered?

YU05 UUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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