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BL11 UST

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

187,357 mi
Last recorded187,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 UST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 187,357 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 186,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 177,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension air bag worn / perished

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 177,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension air bag worn / perished

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 171,406 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess badly perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 171,406 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess badly perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 164,650 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside wing mirror damaged not effecting view to the rear

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 9 Jul 2020 161,604 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet release handle broken but can still be opened

Fail 9 Jul 2020 161,604 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet release handle broken but can still be opened

Pass 14 Jun 2019 157,746 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Rear suspension air bag perishing/cracking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 14 Jun 2019 157,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Rear suspension air bag perishing/cracking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 15 May 2018 152,421 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

screen chipped

Fail 15 May 2018 152,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

screen chipped

Pass 24 May 2017 118,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance light sources not working (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding by hand

parking brake efficiency uneven

Fail 24 May 2017 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance light sources not working (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding by hand

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,694 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 70,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,323 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on 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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BL11 UST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BL11 UST, 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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BL11 UST is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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