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GY61 MEU

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,555 mi
Last recorded178,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 MEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 178,555 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 171,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp corroded /broken

Fail 8 Jan 2025 171,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max is 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not returning correctly (1.1.6 (d))

centre exhaust clamp corroded /broken

Pass 10 Feb 2024 163,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 163,347 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 148,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 132,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,812 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 53,733 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,638 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 26,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f spot light inop

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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GY61 MEU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY61 MEU, 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 GY61 MEU registered?

GY61 MEU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is GY61 MEU safe to buy?

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