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BJ59 SVO

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 SVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,936 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Centre row drivers side seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 94,785 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Centre row drivers side seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,964 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Central Exhaust Clamp Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Central Exhaust Clamp Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,070 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light

Fail 22 Aug 2022 76,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 68,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,698 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

tow bar electrical socket cap missing

under-shield covers fitted

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,640 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,640 miles

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,621 miles

Rear washer n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,621 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear washer n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,271 miles

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

Rear washer n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,492 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 41,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported muffler bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,126 miles

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

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

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,218 miles

glow plug warning light staying on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 31,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

glow plug warning light staying on

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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BJ59 SVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ59 SVO, 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 BJ59 SVO registered?

BJ59 SVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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