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GU11 PKJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (225/55/17C, 109/107H) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,990 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 98,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,716 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,701 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing worn slightly

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

Offside Front struty top bearing worn slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,398 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 71,398 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,652 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 57,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,923 miles

Front both front tyres low tread on edge and cracking on edge of tread

Offside Front sun visor mounting broken at one end

Fail 1 Mar 2016 40,923 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim missing leaving broken clips (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row seat backrest will not lock and seatbelt mounted to seat (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake wear light on dash (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres low tread on edge and cracking on edge of tread

Offside Front sun visor mounting broken at one end

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,451 miles

Both front tyres very worn on outer edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GU11 PKJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU11 PKJ, 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 GU11 PKJ registered?

GU11 PKJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is GU11 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU11 PKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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