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SF11 CXA

2011 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,922 mi
Last recorded186,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vario74,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 186,922 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2025 180,492 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 180,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, behind front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear, ahead of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 4 May 2022 179,667 miles

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

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

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

both inner arch corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 179,647 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet at wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet at wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

both inner arch corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 175,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 169,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 152,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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SF11 CXA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 74,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF11 CXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF11 CXA registered?

SF11 CXA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 2 August 2011.

Is SF11 CXA safe to buy?

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