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AB04 LER

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,705 mi
Last recorded197,705 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 LER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 197,705 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 197,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 190,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking block mount/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 185,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 185,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 178,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 178,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 175,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 175,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 168,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dampness around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 157,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 139,021 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 126,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 106,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,484 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,484 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 84,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 84,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 64,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 44,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,591 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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AB04 LER is a 2009 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 72%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 AB04 LER, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB04 LER registered?

AB04 LER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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