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F8 BRG

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 BRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 151,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 151,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 146,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 20 Apr 2024 85,399 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,318 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 of rear mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 78,978 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 78,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 70,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 70,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,687 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 118,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,803 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 113,579 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 108,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 57,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,261 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 97,261 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,663 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking to treads

front discs worn, scored, corroded

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

rear discs worn, scored, corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,478 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,622 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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F8 BRG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 F8 BRG, 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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F8 BRG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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