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CY09 EEG

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

280,979 mi
Last recorded280,979 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 280,979 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 280,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 279,392 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 279,388 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (0) effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (0) effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 274,942 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 274,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 262,157 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 262,157 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 251,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 240,393 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 240,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 228,719 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 228,717 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 220,276 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 220,263 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Limited reserve travel on handbrake.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 197,747 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 197,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 170,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 170,578 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 148,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 148,250 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake binding sligtly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 126,715 miles

Front brake discs wearing.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,727 miles

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

No blanking seal fitted on near side front calliper slide.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CY09 EEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CY09 EEG, 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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CY09 EEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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