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SP11 LZA

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

318,033 mi
Last recorded318,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 LZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 318,033 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 311,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 306,743 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))

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 13 Jan 2021 288,583 miles

handbrake weak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 279,276 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake has travel

Pass 14 Jan 2020 253,412 miles

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 230,341 miles

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 16 Jan 2019 209,480 miles

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 17 Jul 2018 187,500 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 165,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,941 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,673 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,634 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,622 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,947 miles

Slight play at nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 6 Mar 2014 35,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Slight play at nearside steering arm inner joint

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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SP11 LZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP11 LZA, 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 SP11 LZA registered?

SP11 LZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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