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M18 FXE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,699 mi
Last recorded121,699 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 FXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2026 121,699 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 112,186 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,573 miles

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

vehicle is obviously overweight.

Fail 20 Oct 2023 104,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

vehicle is obviously overweight.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,669 miles

both rear tyres badly damaged on inner sidewalls, recommend replacement

Fail 21 Oct 2022 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly damaged on inner sidewalls, recommend replacement

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre and rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,528 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre edges bold

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre and rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,321 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,346 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,356 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,973 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,836 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,911 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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M18 FXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M18 FXE, 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 M18 FXE registered?

M18 FXE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is M18 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 FXE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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