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BSZ 4471

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

379,284 mi
Last recorded379,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 4471
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 379,284 miles

corrosion on steering/suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2025 379,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

corrosion on steering/suspension components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 376,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 358,467 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 358,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 343,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 343,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 325,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 307,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 284,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 275,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 224,685 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 196,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 176,210 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,183 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,074 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 125,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,035 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 67,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,837 miles

Both front tyres are wearing more on inside edges, has alignment been checked/adjusted recently ?

Nearside front antti-roll bar link has slight wear/play.

Offside rear brake was sticking on slightly when tested on rollers but ok when checked manually.

Rear screen washer not working.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,837 miles

Both front tyres are wearing more on inside edges, has alignment been checked/adjusted recently ?

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front antti-roll bar link has slight wear/play.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake was sticking on slightly when tested on rollers but ok when checked manually.

Rear screen washer not working.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,501 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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BSZ 4471 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BSZ 4471, 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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BSZ 4471 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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