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J555 SWF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,587 mi
Last recorded70,587 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 SWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,587 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 70,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,606 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,606 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached SECURING CLAMPS BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 57,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,005 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,901 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 47,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,510 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,252 miles

Front both wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,767 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Wiper split, but clears windscreen

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

Slight coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,188 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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J555 SWF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J555 SWF, 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 J555 SWF registered?

J555 SWF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is J555 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 SWF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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