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VE11 YFC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,715 mi
Last recorded177,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 177,715 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2024 177,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 174,787 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 174,787 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 164,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 157,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 157,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre treads getting down

zero emissions @ time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2019 141,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre treads getting down

zero emissions @ time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,906 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,013 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 111,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,769 miles

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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VE11 YFC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE11 YFC, 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 VE11 YFC registered?

VE11 YFC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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