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FFZ 7818

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 7818
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,483 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

covers obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 48,483 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd row, next to sliding door (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 46,186 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,529 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated/rusty

Manual gearbox oil leak

Offside Parking brake little effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate partially insecure

Sat Nav remove at the time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2016 43,529 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated/rusty

Manual gearbox oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake little effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate partially insecure

Sat Nav remove at the time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,997 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,995 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,122 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 32,122 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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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FFZ 7818 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FFZ 7818, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FFZ 7818?

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What year was FFZ 7818 registered?

FFZ 7818 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is FFZ 7818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFZ 7818 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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