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AFZ 9791

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,770 mi
Last recorded175,770 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 9791
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 175,770 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 175,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 171,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 171,821 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Park brake only just met requirements nearside rear

Steering notchy when turning. just meets mot requirements.

smell of diesel in engine bay

Pass 30 May 2024 166,920 miles

Front diff mounting weak but not causing excessively worn

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 166,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Front diff mounting weak but not causing excessively worn

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 160,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 3 Jan 2023 160,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2021 155,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear oil leak on rear differencial

Fail 12 Aug 2021 155,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear oil leak on rear differencial

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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AFZ 9791 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AFZ 9791, 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 AFZ 9791 registered?

AFZ 9791 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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