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V17 GEL

2018 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 121,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 121,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 213,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 207,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 194,808 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 194,723 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 182,241 miles

Coolant leak rear heater pipe

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 182,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak rear heater pipe

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 173,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 173,471 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 173,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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 9 Nov 2021 44,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 163,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 155,942 miles

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

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

hand brake travel but efficiency met

Pass 25 May 2019 150,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,102 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 118,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 79,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 74,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,084 miles

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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V17 GEL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 V17 GEL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V17 GEL registered?

V17 GEL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2018.

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