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SJ11 OVT

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

298,376 mi
Last recorded298,376 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 298,376 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2019 293,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 262,818 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 262,681 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached two clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 215,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 215,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 182,830 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 23 Aug 2016 163,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 163,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 132,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,472 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,560 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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SJ11 OVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVT, 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 SJ11 OVT registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ11 OVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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