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LFM 481N

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,333 mi
Last recorded155,333 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 481N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 147,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,706 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,078 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread remaining

offside front tyre bold on edges and close to limit

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread remaining

Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,078 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread remaining

offside front tyre bold on edges and close to limit

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread remaining

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,799 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded thru

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,406 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front daylight running bulb not working

Offside Front tyre worn both shoulders

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,611 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,822 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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LFM 481N is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LFM 481N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFM 481N registered?

LFM 481N is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is LFM 481N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 481N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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