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LG11 BYL

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

233,659 mi
Last recorded233,659 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 233,659 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 233,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 225,416 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 218,960 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 218,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 198,653 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 198,429 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 189,707 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 175,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 163,423 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 163,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear differential bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability play in lower arm joint to hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 152,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,638 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 142,552 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,132 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 130,901 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,915 miles

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

Slight play at N/S rear wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,815 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,920 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 BYL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

LG11 BYL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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