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G3 WVS

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,339 mi
Last recorded124,339 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 124,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 124,336 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,667 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 116,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 109,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 101,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,233 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 95,122 miles

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

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,848 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 16 May 2018 62,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 rear seats ()

Fail 16 May 2018 62,309 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 rear seats ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,036 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 54,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 45,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,296 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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G3 WVS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G3 WVS, 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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What year was G3 WVS registered?

G3 WVS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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