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SJ11 OVU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

385,008 mi
Last recorded385,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 OVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 385,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2026 385,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2025 384,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2025 384,966 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2024 381,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 343,826 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 348,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 343,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 292,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2020 262,529 miles

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 262,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 214,619 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod as slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2018 214,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner tie rod as slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 205,496 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both exhaust clamps corroded

small split in brake pedal anti slip

Fail 6 Sep 2017 205,496 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both exhaust clamps corroded

small split in brake pedal anti slip

Pass 7 Oct 2016 177,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,174 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, in steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,174 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, in steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,769 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,769 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,667 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OVU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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