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SP11 MDO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

214,376 mi
Last recorded214,376 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 MDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 214,376 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel flap defective

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 214,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel flap defective

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 206,646 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler door insecure

nsr tyre worn inner

osf brake binding

Fail 25 Apr 2019 206,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filler door insecure

nsr tyre worn inner

osf brake binding

Pass 3 Nov 2018 193,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 193,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hub nut 'locking device' not in place

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut, not quite to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 177,463 miles

Offside Front brake binding borderline

handbrake efforts

wear in steering rack o/s

Fail 25 Apr 2018 177,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake binding borderline

handbrake efforts

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2017 166,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 166,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,085 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 137,534 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 137,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake slighty binding

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MDO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

SP11 MDO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SP11 MDO safe to buy?

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