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SY59 YZT

2009 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,571 mi
Last recorded179,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 179,571 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Diff mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2025 179,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff mounting bushes deteriorating

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 175,165 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 175,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,303 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,340 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 34,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,329 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 29,329 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 27,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc may need attention in the near future

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2016 24,977 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall damage

Pass 13 May 2015 18,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 15,142 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 15,142 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 13,182 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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SY59 YZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY59 YZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY59 YZT registered?

SY59 YZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SY59 YZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 YZT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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