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SJ11 PGU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

244,492 mi
Last recorded244,492 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 244,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 234,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2024 223,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 223,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 206,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 206,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 196,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 196,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 172,952 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 172,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 146,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 146,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,780 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,779 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,640 miles

front exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,287 miles

Nearside Front small cuts in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,320 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 PGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

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

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