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VU11 SZW

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,951 mi
Last recorded200,951 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 200,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 190,055 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 190,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 186,455 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 186,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner corner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner corner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tear in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 182,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 177,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 163,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 154,632 miles

nearside mirror outer casing cracked and insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 153,474 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,816 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,793 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake wear warning light lit on dash

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 SZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU11 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

VU11 SZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VU11 SZW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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