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APS 97

2014 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano85,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPS 97
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2026 86,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,488 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 73,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2023 43,815 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2022 33,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 22,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 19,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,907 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edges

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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APS 97 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 85,469 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 APS 97, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APS 97 registered?

APS 97 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 May 2014.

Is APS 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for APS 97 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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