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CA09 ODB

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

264,344 mi
Last recorded264,344 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 264,344 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear Differential Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2024 242,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 233,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 212,969 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 212,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 196,858 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 196,858 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,106 miles

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 181,106 miles

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 164,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 154,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 154,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,651 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 123,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,785 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 111,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 96,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,795 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 22 May 2014 70,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 33,431 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 33,431 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber slight incomplete.

n/s/r tyre has a slight lump outer wall.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,461 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slight incomplete.

n/s/r tyre has a slight lump outer wall.

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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CA09 ODB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA09 ODB, 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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CA09 ODB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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