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GL57 EDR

2007 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,795 mi
Last recorded157,795 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano112,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 157,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,590 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 152,588 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin at flexi joint (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached loose and offside front inner arch area (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,862 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 148,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,206 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 143,206 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 137,486 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 137,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 130,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 121,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 121,398 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 117,036 miles

engine light on

Fail 18 May 2016 117,036 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 May 2015 108,319 miles

both sides rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes have slight play

Pass 21 May 2014 98,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 89,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 48,805 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 22,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GL57 EDR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL57 EDR, 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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What year was GL57 EDR registered?

GL57 EDR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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