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LD11 MDX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

485,867 mi
Last recorded485,867 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 485,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 485,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 471,633 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 471,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 448,323 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 430,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 415,973 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 415,972 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 415,839 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner arm play

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 415,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner STEERING RACK INNER ARM PLAY

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 413,103 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 413,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 404,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 380,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 361,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 327,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 297,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 267,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 240,243 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated and starting to separate - not excessive at time of test

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers starting smear screen

Nearside Rear Tie rod/track rod arm has play

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 221,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 199,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel Valve has slight damage

Fail 1 Oct 2015 199,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel Valve has slight damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 177,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 156,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,119 miles

Knocking noise from steering column.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 132,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Knocking noise from steering column.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,273 miles

hubcaps fitted

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 26 Sep 2013 113,113 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slifgt play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,134 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LD11 MDX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LD11 MDX, 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 LD11 MDX registered?

LD11 MDX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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