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BT55 ULA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise multiple bulb failure lights on led bulbs been fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,275 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 83,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 74,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,435 miles

offside door corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,777 miles

Offside Front door is corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/6516 and has uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/6516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,192 miles

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

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

drivers door corroded and holes in door skin

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,004 miles

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

O/S/R Pad sensor loom incorrectly routed

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 45,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,569 miles

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

front bumper damaged on n/s

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,083 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 31,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low

oil level low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,071 miles

vehicle full of equipment

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 ULA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This 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 ULA, 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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What year was BT55 ULA registered?

BT55 ULA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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