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BN55 VBT

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seat belts cant be inspected

Pass 15 Apr 2024 226,348 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust pipe broken

unable to test rear seat belt

Pass 17 Apr 2023 218,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Unable to test rear seat belts as vehicle loaded with equipment.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 205,108 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 205,108 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 196,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS and brake pad wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Some damage to light unit

Offside Slight distortion to headlamp aim

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Wheel arch inserts and under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 7 Jan 2021 196,971 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS and brake pad wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Some damage to light unit

Offside Slight distortion to headlamp aim

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Wheel arch inserts and under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2019 182,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 182,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low all round (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 153,466 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 153,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 149,512 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 135,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,205 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 129,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 129,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 165,745 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 165,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,727 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 88,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,336 miles

brake pedal rubber started splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,403 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,541 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 VBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN55 VBT, 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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BN55 VBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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