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HJ59 OEM

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,251 mi
Last recorded171,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 171,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 164,392 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 163,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 163,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 158,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 158,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 151,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 145,071 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/o/s link bushes and D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,747 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 117,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,353 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,406 miles

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

brake pedal rubber sign of wearing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,406 miles

brake pedal rubber sign of wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,240 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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HJ59 OEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ59 OEM, 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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HJ59 OEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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