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LX61 JHY

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,177 mi
Last recorded160,177 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 159,929 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side and slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,186 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 147,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 143,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,983 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 133,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,856 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 124,856 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,240 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,577 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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LX61 JHY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX61 JHY, 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 LX61 JHY registered?

LX61 JHY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LX61 JHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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