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VN11 CJJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,046 mi
Last recorded206,046 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 CJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 206,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 206,046 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 197,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 197,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 188,610 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 188,607 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 180,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 168,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 157,542 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 157,542 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 130,664 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has damage to the lower edge of the swept area, in excess of 40mm, however this damage does not affect the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 130,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has damage to the lower edge of the swept area, in excess of 40mm, however this damage does not affect the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 103,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,066 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 69,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 50,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VN11 CJJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VN11 CJJ, 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 VN11 CJJ registered?

VN11 CJJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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