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BT05 CYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,607 mi
Last recorded181,607 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 181,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 177,440 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 177,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 172,431 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 172,409 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 167,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 167,467 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside parking brake low on efficiency

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 158,386 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Mar 2021 158,355 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 155,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 149,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded under engine tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded under engine tray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 142,670 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge + splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,670 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% also dim (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge + splitting

coolant light on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,239 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer edge is wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,348 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,988 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 126,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 113,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,364 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,993 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 62,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,199 miles

Offside rear lamp cluster repaired by tape

Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear lamp cluster repaired by tape

Pass 21 May 2008 34,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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BT05 CYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BT05 CYA, 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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BT05 CYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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