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LB11 NKC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

357,530 mi
Last recorded357,530 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 NKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 357,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 347,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 332,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential bush ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 315,917 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 315,679 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 308,655 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 308,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 305,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 305,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 291,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 267,865 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 267,865 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 251,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 257,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 251,641 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 251,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 248,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 243,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 243,504 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 243,503 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 236,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 217,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 203,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 187,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 169,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 150,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 145,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 125,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,798 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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LB11 NKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LB11 NKC, 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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LB11 NKC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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