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BF06 TWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,738 mi
Last recorded193,738 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 TWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 193,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 191,482 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 189,566 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both of them are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly oil leak by the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 186,223 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 186,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 170,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 163,278 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 163,278 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 150,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,366 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 137,366 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f slight cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and o/s/r upper bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 121,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f slight cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and o/s/r upper bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working tapped and worked (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,761 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,423 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,065 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BF06 TWJ, 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 TWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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