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LG11 BYW

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

362,241 mi
Last recorded362,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 362,241 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diffrential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 336,803 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 313,365 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 313,129 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 288,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 269,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 266,817 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 266,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 261,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 261,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 254,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 247,522 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 247,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2018 226,478 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 2,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 204,217 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 204,217 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 190,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 170,677 miles

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

nail in n.s.r tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2016 170,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nail in n.s.r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 151,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 111,106 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,106 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,980 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 BYW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

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

Is LG11 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 BYW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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