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VU11 SXK

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 SXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 78,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 78,058 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,692 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 68,692 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,623 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth & split on edge but is secure (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps deteriorated & corroded,still secure

Fail 10 Sep 2024 60,623 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth & split on edge but is secure (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps deteriorated & corroded,still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,758 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split on edge, but still secure (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 55,758 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth split on edge, but still secure (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,995 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,059 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,398 miles

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

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,443 miles

emissions to clean to detect

ticking from rear axel

Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,117 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Fail 9 Feb 2017 30,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,345 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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VU11 SXK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 VU11 SXK, 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 VU11 SXK registered?

VU11 SXK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is VU11 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 SXK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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