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PF11 ESY

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

268,195 mi
Last recorded268,195 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF11 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 268,195 miles

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

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

foot brake has travel on pedal but not excessive

underside muddy

Fail 19 Nov 2025 268,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

foot brake has travel on pedal but not excessive

underside muddy

Pass 13 Dec 2024 242,973 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 242,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 214,144 miles

O/s Inner rack joint slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 213,904 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/s Inner rack joint slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 195,218 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 194,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,441 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 155,245 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 144,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,318 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,570 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PF11 ESY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF11 ESY, 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 PF11 ESY registered?

PF11 ESY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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