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LG11 BYT

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

512,342 mi
Last recorded512,342 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 512,342 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 512,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 489,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 472,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 456,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 438,591 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 438,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 424,126 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 409,667 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 409,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 376,804 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 376,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 356,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 339,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 338,465 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 310,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 282,732 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 282,702 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT PIPE TO TURBO CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 250,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 249,918 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 216,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 166,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 103,790 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 BYT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

LG11 BYT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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The MOT history for LG11 BYT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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