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V88 YVY

2011 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

268,534 mi
Last recorded268,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano99,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 268,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 268,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 268,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 252,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 252,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 250,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 250,539 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 219,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 189,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 166,321 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 151,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 151,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective central (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,041 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 120,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 102,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,043 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,430 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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V88 YVY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V88 YVY, 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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V88 YVY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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