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SP11 LZV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

268,200 mi
Last recorded268,200 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 LZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 268,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 268,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 232,378 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 232,378 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 187,800 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 187,800 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,115 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all x4 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 69,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,010 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,010 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LZV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP11 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

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

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