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196D653

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,170 mi
Last recorded145,170 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration196D653
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 145,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 145,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,761 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 141,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 118,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,906 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 106,906 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 81,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,945 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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196D653 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 99,516 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 196D653, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 196D653 registered?

196D653 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is 196D653 safe to buy?

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