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BJ56 NRK

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,700 mi
Last recorded188,700 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 188,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 181,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 171,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 167,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,877 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 146,176 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 146,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 131,563 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 117,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,776 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,731 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,724 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside rear passenger door wont open

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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BJ56 NRK 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 76.9%.

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 BJ56 NRK, 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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What year was BJ56 NRK registered?

BJ56 NRK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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