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SL61 HYA

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,299 mi
Last recorded241,299 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 HYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 241,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 230,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 179,866 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 179,822 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 163,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 163,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 130,533 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 130,454 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 112,454 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet pull broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SL61 HYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL61 HYA, 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 SL61 HYA registered?

SL61 HYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SL61 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 HYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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