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M55 BJC

2012 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,154 mi
Last recorded146,154 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano93,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 146,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Water in headlamp

Pass 23 May 2025 137,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2025 137,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 127,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 118,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 May 2023 118,106 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 109,807 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 101,862 miles

Minor deterioration to exhaust flexible coupling

Minor wear to front discs

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,994 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 98,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 72,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,754 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 53,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,552 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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M55 BJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 93,372 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 M55 BJC, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M55 BJC registered?

M55 BJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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