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LX11 TSZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

325,312 mi
Last recorded325,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 TSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 325,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 312,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on top of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential mounting rubbers worn

Fail 20 Nov 2024 312,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on top of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential mounting rubbers worn

Fail 8 Nov 2024 311,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 295,529 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 7 Nov 2022 279,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 262,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 244,877 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 244,862 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached inner arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 228,072 miles

Nearside Rear seat not fitted time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 228,072 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 202,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CLOSE TO LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 202,684 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury temp repair made (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury temp repair made (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CLOSE TO LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 202,169 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 171,319 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front driving light not working

Offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Offside rear bumper reflector missing

Fail 5 Oct 2017 171,319 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front driving light not working

Offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Offside rear bumper reflector missing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 130,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

Offside front tyre tread low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,256 miles

Drivers view of the road restricted due to ladders being carried in vehicle

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,256 miles

Drivers view of the road restricted due to ladders being carried in vehicle

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,992 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LX11 TSZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX11 TSZ, 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 LX11 TSZ registered?

LX11 TSZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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