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LS61 MKZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

264,698 mi
Last recorded264,698 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 264,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 260,016 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 257,998 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 257,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 245,289 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 238,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 238,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 238,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 238,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 12 May 2018 201,901 miles

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

both front wish born bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2017 157,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2017 157,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2016 146,438 miles

Anti-slip brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 116,397 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 89,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,923 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,231 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,304 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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LS61 MKZ 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 77.3%.

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 LS61 MKZ, 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 LS61 MKZ registered?

LS61 MKZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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