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GL11 CLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 118,809 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 118,801 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,760 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 114,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,865 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,293 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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GL11 CLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL11 CLJ, 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 GL11 CLJ registered?

GL11 CLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GL11 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 CLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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