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LB11 NLC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

389,691 mi
Last recorded389,691 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 389,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 360,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 327,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 305,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 304,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 279,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 263,733 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 263,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 257,474 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk repairable ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 257,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk repairable ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 244,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 233,468 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 233,468 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is wearing on edge it wont be long until the ply or cord is exposed but is not exposed at the time being (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 220,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 208,201 miles

Front both front wishbone arms bushes split

Pass 30 Jun 2017 194,207 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (Front inner) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 179,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 164,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear has slight play in steering arm

Fail 3 Jan 2015 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear has slight play in steering arm

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,670 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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LB11 NLC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LB11 NLC, 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 LB11 NLC registered?

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

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