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BL06 FWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,891 miles

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

Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front jacking points corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 82,886 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,007 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,996 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 34,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,631 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 28,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,256 miles

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

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,707 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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BL06 FWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL06 FWJ, 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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BL06 FWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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