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S111 OWN

2008 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Viano104,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 OWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,318 miles

Rear suspension air bags slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2025 148,310 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 5 Mar 2024 140,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,418 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 131,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2020 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,460 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear most ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear most ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 102,439 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear most ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear most ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 90,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 90,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 86,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,846 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,367 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,581 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,553 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

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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S111 OWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 104,140 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 S111 OWN, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S111 OWN registered?

S111 OWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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