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EK61 UWL

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,457 mi
Last recorded217,457 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 217,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust silenser pipe clamps missing , secure and no leaks at present

Pass 10 Apr 2024 213,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 211,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 210,447 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 194,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 184,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 183,301 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 May 2018 182,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Dripping from nearside of engine undertray. ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 179,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 120,407 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 119,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 70,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,860 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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EK61 UWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK61 UWL, 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 EK61 UWL registered?

EK61 UWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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