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BG57 KFY

2007 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,469 mi
Last recorded258,469 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano112,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 258,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 258,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch faulty (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 256,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 254,138 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 248,070 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 248,067 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 233,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 225,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 225,861 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 218,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 218,914 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 216,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 198,847 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 176,393 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 176,393 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured White (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 156,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 156,318 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

o/s/r inner tyre edge worn

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,952 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal antislipp rubber pad wearing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 137,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal antislipp rubber pad wearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 120,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,140 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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BG57 KFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 112,116 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 BG57 KFY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG57 KFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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