2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano 2.1L Diesel · BN55 VBT
2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 226,348 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VIANO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN55 VBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BN55 VBT Mileage History
- 13/04/2022205,108 mi
- 13/04/2022205,108 mi
- 17/04/2023218,720 mi+13,612 mi
- 15/04/2024226,348 mi+7,628 mi
Average of roughly 10,585 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BN55 VBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (BN55 VBT) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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