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LB11 NLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

368,424 mi
Last recorded368,424 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 368,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 357,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 357,241 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 344,311 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 333,202 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 333,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 327,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 312,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 298,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 289,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 276,033 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 271,214 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 256,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 255,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 236,014 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 236,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 234,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 222,533 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 211,933 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 211,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 202,716 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 193,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 182,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 170,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 160,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 151,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 141,604 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 125,568 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,859 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,605 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 NLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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