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EY05 BFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

290,946 mi
Last recorded290,946 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 290,946 miles

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

Underside of van signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2018 287,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 287,721 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 284,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 284,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 276,245 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both outer rear door sills bubble rust started

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

damage on tailgate

o/s/f drop link top rubber starting to split

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 266,811 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 266,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 259,575 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 249,181 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 246,411 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Both wipers blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of inspection

O/S/R light lens is damaged

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Slight play on steering wheel

Fail 16 May 2012 246,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Both wipers blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of inspection

O/S/R light lens is damaged

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Slight play on steering wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,673 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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EY05 BFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY05 BFZ, 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 EY05 BFZ registered?

EY05 BFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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