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CF11 OVJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,324 mi
Last recorded247,324 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 OVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 247,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 246,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 243,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 243,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 240,716 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 240,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes perishing/bonding starting separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 238,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 238,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 232,551 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 211,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 194,242 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 193,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 170,397 miles

Horn sounds slightly harsh

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 149,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated by oil (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 149,136 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated by oil (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,692 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,130 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 109,680 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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CF11 OVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc 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 CF11 OVJ, 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 CF11 OVJ registered?

CF11 OVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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