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Y11 BJK

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

267,433 mi
Last recorded267,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 267,433 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 267,429 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 259,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 229,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 229,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 186,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 179,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight smoke from engine at idle

Fail 10 Jan 2018 179,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 44% (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 176,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and esp light on (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure may have wear in joint socket (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 44% (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2017 145,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 145,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,156 miles

Nearside parking brake weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 141,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 141,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lamp over taxi licence plate not working

n/s/r hand brake effort lazy

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,900 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake 16%

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,930 miles

Nearside play in inner rack joint

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 126,536 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside play in inner rack joint

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 28 May 2015 113,402 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 103,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level on min

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,607 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,521 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y11 BJK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y11 BJK, 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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Y11 BJK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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