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PJ11 VFE

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,791 mi
Last recorded155,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 VFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 155,791 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 155,790 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 151,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 142,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 142,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front engine oil leak present

Pass 28 Oct 2022 133,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,552 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 77,724 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit slightly damaged Small cracks/cuts (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Air suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened Small cuts/cracks (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2018 77,724 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit slightly damaged Small cracks/cuts (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Air suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened Small cuts/cracks (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 38,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ11 VFE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PJ11 VFE, 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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PJ11 VFE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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