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LG11 BYX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

361,584 mi
Last recorded361,584 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 361,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 361,493 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 343,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 321,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 308,502 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 295,678 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 295,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 279,706 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 265,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 262,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 262,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 257,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 247,441 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 246,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake needs adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 233,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 233,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 231,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 230,885 miles

dif mount bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 228,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 216,522 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 216,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 206,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 195,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 195,748 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 183,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 172,614 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 172,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 162,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 162,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 150,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,303 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 139,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 124,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,381 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 BYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG11 BYX shows 38 tests with a 76.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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