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BT55 ULB

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,461 mi
Last recorded133,461 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 133,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 113,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 108,121 miles

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

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 89,047 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Bonnet release handle faulty

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,912 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

difficult to open bonnet

exhaust back box leaking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,882 miles

brake wear indicator is on but breaks are new.

rust spots appearing around the body pannel.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 88,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake wear indicator is on but breaks are new.

rust spots appearing around the body pannel.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,743 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S Repeater Outer lens missing

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

Oil level low (on the minimum)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,743 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S Repeater Outer lens missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil level low (on the minimum)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 76,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,547 miles

anti slip on handbrake lever missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,245 miles

exhaust catching underboby heat shield

slight play in off side shockabsorber mount/bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,564 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 ULB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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