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RJ11 ZWX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,755 mi
Last recorded170,755 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 170,755 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 170,755 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid not visible top up (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 170,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 170,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 168,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Fail 16 May 2023 168,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 143,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 125,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,859 miles

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

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 ZWX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

RJ11 ZWX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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The MOT history for RJ11 ZWX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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