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C4 YKA

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

338,989 mi
Last recorded338,989 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 338,989 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 322,258 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 322,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 307,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 182,425 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,690 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,968 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 156,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 140,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,649 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,858 miles

Brake wear light is on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,069 miles

front brake discs worn

front suspension arm bushes splitting

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,449 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust clamp corroding...advise to replace

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust clamp corroding...advise to replace

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,802 miles

front brake discs very worn

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges/ nearing wear bars

Fail 30 Mar 2015 63,744 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

front brake discs very worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges/ nearing wear bars

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,303 miles

both rear tyres very worn on edges/ nearing limit

front brakes very worn

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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C4 YKA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C4 YKA, 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 C4 YKA registered?

C4 YKA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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