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BJ61 OJW

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 164,015 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2025 155,778 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Air spring deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted wrong way round

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Air spring deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 155,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted round wrong way

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 155,789 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim multiple cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess heavily perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal spongey

Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,959 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

long travel parking brake pedal Parking Brake Efficiency 18%

Pass 21 Feb 2023 146,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 120,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,042 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,727 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,720 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 59,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BJ61 OJW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ61 OJW, 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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BJ61 OJW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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