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VIJ 21

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 21
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,283 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 58,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,652 miles

both front tyres worn inner, outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,530 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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VIJ 21 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VIJ 21, 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 VIJ 21 registered?

VIJ 21 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is VIJ 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 21 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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