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EA59 MWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,222 mi
Last recorded152,222 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 152,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 2 Sep 2026 152,215 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light not connected (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified but function not affected cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified but function not affected cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 142,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe has snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified but function not affected cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified but function not affected cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 134,502 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 134,502 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,644 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged and side repeater

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear seatbelts slow to retract

fuel filler flap damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,681 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,681 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 116,354 miles

advisory parking brake performance only just pass low

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,100 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 111,997 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,289 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 99,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs warning light air bag (7.1.6 (a))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory nearside front tyre tread is damage ie cuts

advisory offside front tyre is worn/wering inner edge

advisory under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,319 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,280 miles

advisory under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 1,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,928 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)

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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EA59 MWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA59 MWU, 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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EA59 MWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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