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BY02 JAY

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

370,100 mi
Last recorded370,100 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 370,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 353,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 345,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 328,202 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 328,202 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 302,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 270,661 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2014 236,966 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 199,320 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 199,320 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 157,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,236 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s wiper blade split.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 77,247 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s wiper blade split.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,848 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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BY02 JAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BY02 JAY, 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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BY02 JAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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