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MJ61 VGL

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,128 mi
Last recorded158,128 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 158,128 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 149,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,945 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 100,510 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 100,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 93,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 84,212 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,581 miles

Front bonnet pull handle broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MJ61 VGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ61 VGL, 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 MJ61 VGL registered?

MJ61 VGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for MJ61 VGL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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