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BF56 BUP

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,642 mi
Last recorded165,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 165,642 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 155,902 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 155,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 145,531 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 145,531 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 137,184 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens obscured (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,228 miles

front passenger seat belt stalk cover missing but operating correctly.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 131,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front passenger seat belt stalk cover missing but operating correctly.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 115,798 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside dampness in headlamp

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,202 miles

o/s side repeater taped up

Fail 2 Jan 2018 105,202 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s side repeater taped up

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,903 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 29 Dec 2016 95,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

traction lamp on

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,522 miles

child seats fitted in rear

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 84,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle (5.2.1a)

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s beam pattern poor

Fail 29 Dec 2014 76,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s beam pattern poor

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release cable handle broken linkage stiff

cuts in front tyre treads

Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,830 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 53,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2011 47,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,322 miles

oil leak from underside

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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BF56 BUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF56 BUP, 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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BF56 BUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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