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BK55 DXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,205 mi
Last recorded173,205 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 DXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 173,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess nearside and offside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 168,810 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess nearside and offside deteirorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 165,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 161,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

foot park brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 10 Nov 2021 161,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

foot park brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 19 Dec 2019 152,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 141,664 miles

Central Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting/perished on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill very corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged very low on side of tyre on 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill very corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder no tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 124,340 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread some (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread some (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,829 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,243 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,866 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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BK55 DXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BK55 DXF, 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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What year was BK55 DXF registered?

BK55 DXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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