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JJ05 DOG

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

244,963 mi
Last recorded244,963 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ05 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 244,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 236,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 236,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 221,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 208,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 195,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 184,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 172,156 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 160,133 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,328 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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JJ05 DOG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJ05 DOG, 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 JJ05 DOG registered?

JJ05 DOG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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