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GF11 DZU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,890 mi
Last recorded161,890 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 DZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 161,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,306 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 160,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 158,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 158,441 miles

Central Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fair amount of parking brake travel.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 155,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 155,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 154,810 miles

both rear brake discs, faces corroding

only just made min parking brake effort (Advise attention

windscreen cracked in passanger side bottom

Pass 17 Sep 2019 152,588 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention

windscreen cracked in bottom passangers side but not effecting drivers view Borderline Advise attention

Fail 17 Sep 2019 152,588 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention

windscreen cracked in bottom passangers side but not effecting drivers view Borderline Advise attention

Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Area of windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge *** advise attention ***

Fail 3 Jul 2018 144,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Area of windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge *** advise attention ***

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 129,213 miles

fair amount of hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

some cracks in passengers side of windscreen but not effecting drivers view (Advise attention)

Pass 9 May 2016 113,833 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view (Advise attention)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view (Advise attention)

Pass 14 May 2015 102,639 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GF11 DZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF11 DZU, 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 GF11 DZU registered?

GF11 DZU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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