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FY11 BXJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,164 mi
Last recorded200,164 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 BXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 200,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 198,227 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 198,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 195,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 190,832 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 187,231 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 183,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 179,631 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2019 175,769 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 175,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 156,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,935 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON 25% LIMIT (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 68,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FY11 BXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY11 BXJ, 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

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What year was FY11 BXJ registered?

FY11 BXJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is FY11 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 BXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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