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SJ11 YYX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,070 mi
Last recorded167,070 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 167,070 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s side loading door wont open (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat stuck in downward position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal requirements (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight film over headlamp lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight film over headlamp lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 152,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 152,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 145,167 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus cracked inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,542 miles

Nearside day time running light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,494 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,284 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 YYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

SJ11 YYX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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