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AY11 ATU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

231,344 mi
Last recorded231,344 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ATU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 231,344 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 231,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 221,892 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 221,887 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 201,084 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff mounting bushes worn

Slight play in center propshaft

Fail 26 May 2023 201,084 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff mounting bushes worn

Slight play in center propshaft

Pass 22 Apr 2022 184,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 184,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light in inoperative

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner is missing

Fail 4 Jun 2019 150,131 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light in inoperative

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner is missing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,155 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp is inoperative

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has splits around inner wall

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

Fail 31 May 2018 135,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp is inoperative

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has splits around inner wall

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,515 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AY11 ATU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY11 ATU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY11 ATU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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