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BT55 UKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

202,980 mi
Last recorded202,980 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 202,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 194,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 189,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 162,217 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 162,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on the tailgate and drivers door

Pass 4 Sep 2019 158,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,106 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 145,824 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded join to flex-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded join to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded join to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to front jacking points

front tyres worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,540 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolent pipes under floor adrift,unclipped

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

splits in poly v belt

Fail 28 Oct 2014 117,540 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolent pipes under floor adrift,unclipped

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

splits in poly v belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,021 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges more, advise tracking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,192 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2008 38,235 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 UKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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