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DE61 VEV

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,776 mi
Last recorded199,776 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 199,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 192,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 186,326 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 186,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 184,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 181,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 178,740 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 178,739 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 172,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear axle mount bushes spliting

Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 94,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,472 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,472 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,416 miles

Both front discs pitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,937 miles

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

Front 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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DE61 VEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEV, 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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DE61 VEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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