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BT55 FLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,671 mi
Last recorded61,671 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,671 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 61,645 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,194 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion to most of front and rear suspension parts

damp in offside head lamp

heat shield above exhaust box insecure

poor operation of driver's seat fore and aft adjustment,recommend a repair

very advanced corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes ,offside front and nearside front brake pipes,only just passed test,recommend their replaced

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front brake hoses cracking/perishing (both sides)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front chip on windscreen

Front flexible brake hoses slightly cracking (offside and nearside)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,222 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 43,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,162 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,982 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 24,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,733 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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BT55 FLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 BT55 FLK, 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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BT55 FLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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