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RJ11 UPB

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Bronze Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

247,591 mi
Last recorded247,591 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 247,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

osr light unit damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2026 247,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

osr light unit damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2025 240,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 240,194 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 238,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 236,869 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 234,625 miles

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

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

o\s rear lamp cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2022 234,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o\s rear lamp cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2021 230,386 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 220,479 miles

Parking brake may require adjustment or repair - offside significantly lower effort than nearside

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 204,305 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 199,199 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencer slightly loose - corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting bushes worn - slight ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight high reserve travel - ( Brake pedal wearing smooth ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 199,199 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencer slightly loose - corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting bushes worn - slight ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight high reserve travel - ( Brake pedal wearing smooth ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both - changed (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 185,697 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 185,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 150,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 150,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 117,623 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,175 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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RJ11 UPB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Bronze with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ11 UPB, 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 RJ11 UPB registered?

RJ11 UPB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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