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BJ55 KFY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

254,534 mi
Last recorded254,534 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 254,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking end of gaiter (2.1.5 (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 251,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight wet (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 251,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight wet (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022

Battery light on

Fail 24 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery light on

Pass 5 Mar 2021 232,380 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

battery light remains on

Pass 13 Mar 2020 221,140 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 221,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear facing seat (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 208,159 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 197,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 182,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 182,436 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,743 miles

front brake pads very low and brake hoses perishing . engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 164,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads very low and brake hoses perishing . engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 145,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 137,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,039 miles

Brake padel anti slip pad worn.

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

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

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

Spare tyre incorrect size.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 124,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake padel anti slip pad worn.

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

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

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

Spare tyre incorrect size.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,885 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,884 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJ55 KFY is a 2005 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 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 BJ55 KFY, 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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BJ55 KFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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