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L2 PPU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,419 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 125,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 121,133 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,820 miles

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Windscreen has a stone chip in zone A

Fail 2 Dec 2020 112,820 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Windscreen has a stone chip in zone A

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,578 miles

temporary reg plates fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 110,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

temporary reg plates fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,668 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 107,668 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,527 miles

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

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

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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L2 PPU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L2 PPU, 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 L2 PPU registered?

L2 PPU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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