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EK11 XAU

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 139,364 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 128,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,250 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Aug 2024 118,250 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,355 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 108,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,535 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/60R16 102H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/60R 16 102H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 83,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/60R16 102H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/60R 16 102H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,036 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,547 miles

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

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

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

three child seats fitted belts not tested

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,213 miles

Front Discs and pads worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,015 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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EK11 XAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK11 XAU, 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 EK11 XAU registered?

EK11 XAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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