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F5 HNG

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,692 mi
Last recorded142,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 HNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,692 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp condensated with consequential weak image and reduced light output

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear suspension bellows slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2026 142,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp condensated with consequential weak image and reduced light output

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear suspension bellows slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2026 142,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 108,871 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel wrong width

Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r and O/s/r

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Also oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r and O/s/r

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Also oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,784 miles

both front tyres are worn

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,458 miles

Rear brake discs and pads are worn

Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,458 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Rear brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,585 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 54,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 48,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 48,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,028 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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F5 HNG 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 F5 HNG, 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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F5 HNG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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