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HFZ 3701

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,457 mi
Last recorded129,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 3701
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,457 miles

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

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

all 4 indicators part white

covers everywhere

Fail 4 Dec 2025 129,457 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 indicators part white

brake system has lot of travel on footbrake and handbrake advise brake check

covers everywhere

initial imbalance on front brakes of 46%

Pass 6 Dec 2024 125,878 miles

Front initial brake imbalance 45% brake check needed

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

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

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

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

advise horn not very loud

handbrake travel indicates brake check needed

Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,085 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 118,375 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 118,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,005 miles

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

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

advise horn is not very loud

Fail 30 Nov 2020 116,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

advise horn is not very loud

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,213 miles

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

engine covers

Pass 16 Jun 2018 111,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 101,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HFZ 3701 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFZ 3701, 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 HFZ 3701 registered?

HFZ 3701 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is HFZ 3701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 3701 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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