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L1 TXE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

306,774 mi
Last recorded306,774 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 306,774 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 306,774 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 291,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 273,891 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 273,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 268,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 263,573 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 263,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 255,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 245,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 234,086 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 234,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 223,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 213,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 206,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 202,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 191,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 181,379 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads getting low

Gear box has a slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 181,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine has a slight oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads getting low

Gear box has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,242 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,923 miles

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

Front pads getting low

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 136,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front pads getting low

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,727 miles

Oil leak

dreivers headrest missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 54,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

dreivers headrest missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

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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L1 TXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L1 TXE, 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 L1 TXE registered?

L1 TXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is L1 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 TXE shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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