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BN55 RNE

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

269,297 mi
Last recorded269,297 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 269,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 269,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 257,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 257,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 232,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 223,051 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 195,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 195,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 182,190 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 182,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 168,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn.

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 166,417 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 166,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 164,528 miles

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

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

air suspension light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Feb 2011 150,528 miles

air suspension light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Sep 2010 144,247 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 144,228 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 141,294 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 141,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 130,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 126,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 122,671 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,671 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 119,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,729 miles

slight condensation to offside front headlamp

Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,894 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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BN55 RNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BN55 RNE, 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 BN55 RNE registered?

BN55 RNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BN55 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 RNE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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