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DE61 MEV

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,374 mi
Last recorded174,374 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 174,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 163,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 163,913 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 152,247 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 151,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 136,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 136,714 miles

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

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

Front fog lights not working

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

Parking brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

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

Rear parking travel

Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

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

Rear parking travel

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,069 miles

Nearside Front small crack on winscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,039 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,331 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog / spot not working

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,856 miles

Nearside fog light inop

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,162 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,162 miles

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

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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DE61 MEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE61 MEV, 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 DE61 MEV registered?

DE61 MEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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