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S44 SAU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 SAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 134,366 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 134,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 133,161 miles

Centre and rear exhaust clamps missing but system still secure

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 25 Mar 2024 131,696 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre section to back box clamp missing, but still secure

Fail 25 Mar 2024 131,696 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre section to back box clamp missing, but still secure

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,003 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,891 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,891 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,142 miles

rear brake pads getting thin

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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S44 SAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S44 SAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S44 SAU registered?

S44 SAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is S44 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 SAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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