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BT55 ZZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,275 mi
Last recorded139,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 139,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 134,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 131,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 128,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 128,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 128,420 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not weakened

injector slightly chuffing

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,368 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front rubber perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,353 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,013 miles

Offside handbrake reading is low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,042 miles

Both front brakes binding slighty

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,042 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brakes binding slighty

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,345 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lower reflector missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lower reflector missing

Pass 22 May 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,505 miles

very very little reserve travel on parking brake

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 ZZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 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 ZZJ, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT55 ZZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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