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LG11 BYC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

305,649 mi
Last recorded305,649 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 305,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2026 298,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 245,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 226,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 198,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 189,152 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 189,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 188,688 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 188,688 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 179,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 174,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2018 167,284 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 161,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 155,743 miles

Central Rear diff carrier rubber bush deteriorated oil leak at diff

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 155,743 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Rear diff carrier rubber bush deteriorated oil leak at diff

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,941 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,051 miles

Advise rear diffential leaking oil slightly

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 139,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise rear diffential leaking oil slightly

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,239 miles

Advise nearside rear drive shaft leaking oil slightly

Advise rear axle support rubber poor condition

Advise rear offside drive shaft gaiter poor

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 113,239 miles

Advise nearside rear drive shaft leaking oil slightly

Advise rear axle support rubber poor condition

Advise rear offside drive shaft gaiter poor

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,770 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,752 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LG11 BYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG11 BYC, 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 LG11 BYC registered?

LG11 BYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LG11 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 BYC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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