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LG11 BZF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

293,995 mi
Last recorded293,995 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 293,995 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 293,900 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL 4 WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 283,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 270,828 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 270,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 260,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 246,841 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 246,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering inoperative and control of vehicle adversely affected (2.1.3 (h) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel steering inoperative and control of vehicle adversely affected (2.1.3 (h) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up FRONT AND REAR (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 236,585 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 224,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 217,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 211,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 23 May 2022 211,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2021 204,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 196,521 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 190,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 190,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff mounts worn

Pass 4 Nov 2019 179,998 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 179,998 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 171,309 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 171,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 161,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 153,828 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,187 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,627 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 BZF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

LG11 BZF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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