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BW11 KCJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

246,437 mi
Last recorded246,437 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 KCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 246,437 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear diff mount bushes has slight perishing

Slight corrosion round both rear jacking points

Fail 1 Oct 2026 246,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear diff mount bushes has slight perishing

Slight corrosion round both rear jacking points

Pass 8 Oct 2025 240,295 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 240,262 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 234,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 234,486 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 221,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear door unable to open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust tail pipe possibly missing

Pass 5 Oct 2022 211,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 196,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust tail pipe corroded off.

parking brake lever requires adjustment.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 180,181 miles

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

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

rear diff bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2020 180,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2019 164,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 142,529 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 142,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,506 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 120,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,029 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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BW11 KCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW11 KCJ, 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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What year was BW11 KCJ registered?

BW11 KCJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2011.

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