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HV11 XHD

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,068 mi
Last recorded198,068 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 198,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 198,068 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 196,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 189,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 185,744 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 185,734 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 174,408 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 174,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 155,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats mising ()

Pass 15 May 2018 143,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wipers smearing

Fail 1 May 2018 143,275 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2017 128,254 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 128,254 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 186,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate loose

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,825 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,393 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HV11 XHD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV11 XHD, 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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HV11 XHD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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