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AM06 BCV

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,578 mi
Last recorded137,578 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 137,578 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged damage stork but still working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,030 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged/broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 137,030 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged/broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,572 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 134,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2022 133,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished/cracking in area of mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished/cracking in area of mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind - difficult to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear o/s/r brake squeek when wheel turned by hand

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished/cracking in area of mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective central section of rubber blade deformed (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished/cracking in area of mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind - difficult to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r brake squeek when wheel turned by hand

Pass 23 May 2019 132,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 132,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 129,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 127,346 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 127,346 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,094 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 125,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 123,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,551 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 118,550 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,235 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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AM06 BCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 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 AM06 BCV, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM06 BCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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