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BF06 AXH

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

193,494 mi
Last recorded193,494 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 193,494 miles

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

Front under bonnet brake pipes been re routed but safe and secure

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension air bags are perished

underside of vehicle is corroded but no holes and not weak

Pass 21 Aug 2023 177,121 miles

has been welded under body

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2023 177,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 169,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 169,247 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 145,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2020 145,288 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 135,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 112,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 112,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,329 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 100,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 87,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,246 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,544 miles

Exhaust centre rattle/ deteriorated

High level stop light not working

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

Fail 11 May 2012 65,543 miles

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

Exhaust centre rattle/ deteriorated

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 6 May 2011 56,092 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 56,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,038 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,032 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,329 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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BF06 AXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BF06 AXH, 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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BF06 AXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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