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FY11 CAO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 96,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 96,803 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken, but system still supported

Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower battery support coirroded

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 68,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower battery tray support corroded away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,281 miles

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,867 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 58,867 miles

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

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,461 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 50,451 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,361 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 25,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 25,204 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,606 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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FY11 CAO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAO, 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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FY11 CAO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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