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OV61 WBY

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,405 mi
Last recorded173,405 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 WBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 173,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 168,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 162,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 153,667 miles

all four tyres getting close on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,253 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 147,248 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 137,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 121,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 121,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 99,051 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,893 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corrossion away

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output full of water droplets (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust clamp corrossion away

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output full of water droplets (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2014 65,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

horn work but is poor

near side tyre has cuts and splits

Fail 24 Dec 2014 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

horn work but is poor

near side tyre has cuts and splits

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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OV61 WBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey 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 OV61 WBY, 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 OV61 WBY registered?

OV61 WBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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