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BJ09 VWH

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

234,350 mi
Last recorded234,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 234,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 227,312 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 220,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 212,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 203,688 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 195,880 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 188,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 188,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 177,134 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 177,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 163,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 163,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 118,163 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 112,368 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 112,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,114 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,321 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 109,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,302 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ09 VWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJ09 VWH, 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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BJ09 VWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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