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BF59 XRL

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

521,746 mi
Last recorded521,746 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 521,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 301,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 301,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 282,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 267,644 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 267,190 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 247,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 247,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 235,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 193,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 176,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 176,392 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 160,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 137,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,282 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 110,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 96,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,596 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,386 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,948 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 12,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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BF59 XRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF59 XRL, 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 BF59 XRL registered?

BF59 XRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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