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AO09 WVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 WVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 170,339 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 17 Sep 2025 170,339 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Sep 2024 161,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 161,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn On chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn On chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 150,031 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 150,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 141,922 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,830 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 132,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,726 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,041 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light not working

off/side front tyre worn around outer edges of treads

Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light not working

off/side front tyre worn around outer edges of treads

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,021 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,870 miles

centre stop light not working

near/side front tyre worn around edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop not working

near/side rear lens damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 31,267 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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AO09 WVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO09 WVZ, 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 AO09 WVZ registered?

AO09 WVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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