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SJ11 OYY

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

496,812 mi
Last recorded496,812 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 496,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 493,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 493,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 472,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 452,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 452,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 428,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 410,237 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 390,756 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 385,949 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 385,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 349,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 314,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 294,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 256,514 miles

slight play NS & OS steering arm inner joints

Fail 20 Jan 2016 256,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play NS & OS steering arm inner joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 236,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 225,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,482 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 OYY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

SJ11 OYY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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