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LG11 BYF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

535,276 mi
Last recorded535,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 535,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 527,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 518,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 508,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 497,247 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 483,907 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 483,901 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding cannot rotate wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 447,005 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 443,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 392,138 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 391,467 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 335,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 277,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 277,542 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2014 215,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 151,812 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 150,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,758 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS PALE

Pass 27 May 2011 15,829 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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LG11 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG11 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

LG11 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for LG11 BYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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