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GJ11 PPX

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

197,472 mi
Last recorded197,472 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 197,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 185,209 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 187,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 177,372 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 177,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play onto steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 101w wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 169,228 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 169,144 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 166,137 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 155,972 miles

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

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. and dpf sensor unpluged (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides no water hitting lights lens (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front seat case missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 147,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 136,347 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 136,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 70,069 miles

Coolant level check light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Indicator in mirror dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 49,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 37,013 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 27,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GJ11 PPX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ11 PPX, 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 GJ11 PPX registered?

GJ11 PPX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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