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DG61 VBM

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,591 mi
Last recorded158,591 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 158,591 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 158,588 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 155,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 155,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 146,500 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded/breaking up

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have coating unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs starting too perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs starting too perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted as standard unable too fully inspect

Fail 8 Nov 2021 132,455 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have coating unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs starting too perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs starting too perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted as standard unable too fully inspect

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have a plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Nov 2020 124,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have a plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 May 2019 109,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,032 miles

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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DG61 VBM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG61 VBM, 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 DG61 VBM registered?

DG61 VBM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is DG61 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VBM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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