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SJ11 OWV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

469,353 mi
Last recorded469,353 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 469,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 468,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 468,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 458,853 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 458,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 451,838 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 399,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 393,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 382,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 381,979 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 369,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 358,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 347,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 335,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 319,234 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 319,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 297,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 286,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 283,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 280,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 280,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 268,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 243,482 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 243,475 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 181,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,171 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 OWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SJ11 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ11 OWV shows 27 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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