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EJ09 FKF

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,426 mi
Last recorded127,426 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 FKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 127,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery warning on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three fitted to rear ()

battery warning message on dash

Fail 10 Apr 2025 121,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken away from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three fitted to rear ()

battery warning message on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2023 115,682 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seals slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished cord not exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 115,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seals slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished cord not exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,638 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel [ requirement just met 16% ] (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges / damaged outer sidewall [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges / cuts in tread [ cord not expo0sed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges / cuts in tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 109,445 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 109,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts minor nicks in upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears / past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect aircon advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

offside front and both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,860 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,308 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,181 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,628 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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EJ09 FKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ09 FKF, 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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EJ09 FKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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