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J77 SWD

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 SWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 124,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 165,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 165,024 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 154,838 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2024 154,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,416 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 91,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 145,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

diff leak

Fail 19 Sep 2023 145,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

diff leak

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,263 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 123,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release catch broken cannot easily be opened

Fail 3 Sep 2021 109,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure joining clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release catch broken cannot easily be opened

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 85,490 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,329 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,468 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,985 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,062 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

bonnet catch insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre been run on flat

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tred

Fail 8 Oct 2015 34,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre been run on flat

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tred

Pass 3 Apr 2015 24,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,221 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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J77 SWD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 J77 SWD, 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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J77 SWD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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