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BF05 KOU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,360 mi
Last recorded128,360 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 128,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 12 Dec 2020 124,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,306 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,306 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,868 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 104,868 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,447 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 100,447 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,301 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 88,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,505 miles

slight play at front asnti roll bar d bushes

Pass 12 May 2008 57,904 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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BF05 KOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BF05 KOU, 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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BF05 KOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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