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LG11 BZV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

497,837 mi
Last recorded497,837 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 497,837 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 467,635 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 429,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 428,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 408,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 385,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 358,825 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 332,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 287,998 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 287,982 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 257,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 222,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 188,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 184,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 137,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,110 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 137,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,064 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 113,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox oil leak evident

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,393 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 BZV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

LG11 BZV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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