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VT03 CAB

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

320,209 mi
Last recorded320,209 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT03 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 320,209 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 310,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK NS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 310,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK NS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 298,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 298,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 292,813 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 292,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 280,876 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & o/s ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 269,474 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 247,852 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 247,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth incomplete (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 226,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 208,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test id badge lanyard ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 179,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 179,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 147,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,220 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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VT03 CAB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VT03 CAB, 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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VT03 CAB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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