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FY11 BXL

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,418 mi
Last recorded189,418 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 BXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 189,418 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 187,786 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 187,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 184,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 181,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 179,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 179,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 176,225 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 176,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 167,588 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 167,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,689 miles

Rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,544 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 78,544 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

FY11 BXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FY11 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 BXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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