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DA57 EAJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

521,096 mi
Last recorded521,096 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano112,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 521,096 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 521,096 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 521,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 491,919 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

SIDE REPEATER COVER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 19 Mar 2022 491,919 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

SIDE REPEATER COVER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 152,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 152,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 475,706 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 475,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 470,163 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 470,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 461,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corroded rear

Pass 31 May 2016 450,282 miles

brake pedal rubber has a small split

front brake discs showing heavy wear

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/handbrake efficiency low

n/s/rear tyre worn on the edges

rear diff has an oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 25 May 2016 449,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber has a small split

front brake discs showing heavy wear

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/handbrake efficiency low

n/s/rear tyre worn on the edges

rear diff has an oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2015 425,468 miles

brake pedal rubber has a small split

front tyres wearing to limits on outer edges

o/s/ front lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear diff has an oil leak

rear tyres app limits

slight corrosion on o/s/rear metal brake pipe section

Fail 23 Nov 2015 425,339 miles

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

brake pedal rubber has a small split

front tyres wearing to limits on outer edges

o/s/ front lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear diff has an oil leak

rear tyres app limits

slight corrosion on o/s/rear metal brake pipe section

Pass 29 May 2015 400,655 miles

n/s/front headlamp is slightly damp on inner lense

Fail 20 May 2015 400,588 miles

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

n/s/front headlamp is slightly damp on inner lense

Pass 19 Nov 2014 378,627 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 378,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 335,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 300,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 233,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 181,319 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake wear light on dash

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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DA57 EAJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 112,116 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 DA57 EAJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA57 EAJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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