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GJ61 MKG

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,732 mi
Last recorded199,732 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 199,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 199,724 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 189,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 180,255 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 172,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 167,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,195 miles

Direction indicator not working on the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 143,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 131,312 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 131,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,263 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ns seat on middle row unlock mechanism nw

rear row seats center seat buckle cover dislodged may cause interference with buckle operation

Fail 19 Jun 2015 63,263 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ns seat on middle row unlock mechanism nw

rear row seats center seat buckle cover dislodged may cause interference with buckle operation

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to the limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,788 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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GJ61 MKG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ61 MKG, 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 GJ61 MKG registered?

GJ61 MKG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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