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MK11 SFO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,030 mi
Last recorded195,030 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 SFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 195,030 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak INJECTOR CHUFFING (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT TO DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 193,310 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 189,623 miles

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

UNDER BODY COVERED WITH UNDERSILL

Pass 28 Feb 2023 186,741 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 179,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 165,497 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat is deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2021 165,497 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat is deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2020 148,212 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front seat belt is twisted

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 148,212 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front seat belt is twisted

Nearside Rear noise from the brakes when the wheel is turned

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly twisted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake backplate deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear has standard tyre fitted but all others are winter tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs worn unevenly on outer faces

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,535 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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MK11 SFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK11 SFO, 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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MK11 SFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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