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SJ11 PCV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,899 mi
Last recorded264,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 PCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 264,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 245,182 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 245,160 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 229,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 207,411 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 197,348 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 276,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 238,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 213,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 185,564 miles

Oil leak diff pinion seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 185,564 miles

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

Oil leak diff pinion seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 133,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,898 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 PCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

SJ11 PCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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