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SO61 OUJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,969 mi
Last recorded92,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 OUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 92,968 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,776 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 79,950 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Round top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside at 2.2mm 225/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre's 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre's at 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,025 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner treed

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner treed

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,174 miles

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

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

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

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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SO61 OUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO61 OUJ, 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 SO61 OUJ registered?

SO61 OUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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