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BD55 HFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,266 mi
Last recorded135,266 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 135,266 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Fail 19 Nov 2025 135,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edge

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Nov 2024 126,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edge

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play snapped coil sping incorrectly seated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,897 miles

Both rear suspension airbags perished

Windscreen damage

Fail 3 Dec 2019 100,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear suspension airbags perished

Front jacking points corroded

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen damage

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,896 miles

Both rear suspension airbags perished

Front jacking points corroded

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen damage

Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,633 miles

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

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 washer jet not working

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

front and rear jacking points starting to corrode

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2019 100,633 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 washer jet not working

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

front and rear jacking points starting to corrode

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,820 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage front bumper

Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accident damage front bumper

brake pad warning light on

front metal brake pipes corroding

wiper stalk insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,859 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,047 miles

full plastic engine cover fitted

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

full plastic engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,966 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2011 45,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs lipped

n/s wing mirror smashed

n/s/f droplink gaitor splitt

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,436 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,011 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,712 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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BD55 HFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BD55 HFF, 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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BD55 HFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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