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SJ11 OWZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

411,653 mi
Last recorded411,653 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 411,653 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Treads - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 411,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Treads - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 390,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 381,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 371,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 355,700 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 355,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 335,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 335,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 306,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 281,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 249,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses showing small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 218,238 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 204,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 95,859 miles
Fail 1 May 2013

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 44,447 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 OWZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

SJ11 OWZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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The MOT history for SJ11 OWZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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