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LYV 4Y

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

203,108 mi
Last recorded203,108 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYV 4Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 203,108 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn close to markers and slightly worn inner edges

coolant leak

front exhaust brackets worn

minor oil leaks

nearside front tyre outer tread damaged

nearside rear brake hose covered in tape

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside rear lower led position lamp faulty

Fail 21 Aug 2026 203,108 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn close to markers and slightly worn inner edges

coolant leak

front exhaust brackets worn

minor oil leaks

nearside front tyre outer tread damaged

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn inner face

nearside rear brake hose covered in tape

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside rear lower led position lamp faulty

Pass 29 Aug 2025 193,428 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at diff joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

minor oil leaks

offside rear lower led position lamp faulty

Fail 29 Aug 2025 193,428 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at diff joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

minor oil leaks

offside rear lower led position lamp faulty

Pass 31 Aug 2024 183,406 miles

front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake hose wrapped in tape

Fail 30 Aug 2024 183,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake hose wrapped in tape

Pass 21 Oct 2023 175,079 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust flex slightly worn

nearside rear brake hose covered in tape

Pass 24 Oct 2022 164,829 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

possible power steering fluid seepage near rack

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 164,829 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

possible power steering fluid seepage near rack

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

nearside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,238 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ rear

Fail 18 Oct 2019 139,063 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ rear

very minor seepage from nearside front brake hose connection ( possible previous leak )

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,919 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,191 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 119,287 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear cross chassis brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,801 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,608 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 96,608 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,538 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 78,533 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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LYV 4Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LYV 4Y, 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 LYV 4Y registered?

LYV 4Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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