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B8 RPY

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,884 mi
Last recorded187,884 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 187,884 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 182,521 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 182,470 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 177,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes split/perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seatbelts slow to recoil

condensation in offside headlight

Fail 28 Nov 2023 176,648 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes split/perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seatbelts slow to recoil

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 22 Dec 2022 170,444 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 170,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 164,099 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 164,099 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,583 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 153,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 146,391 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 102h goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 132,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,444 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Fail 25 Jun 2014 92,443 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,274 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 153 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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B8 RPY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B8 RPY, 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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B8 RPY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is B8 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 RPY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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