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SJ11 OVO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,409 mi
Last recorded154,409 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 OVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 154,409 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 143,421 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,655 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

n/s/r tyre inner & outer edges worn

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 107,695 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,137 miles

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

play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUT BUT CORD NOT EXPOSED

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,465 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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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SJ11 OVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ11 OVO, 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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SJ11 OVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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