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YC11 OVO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,940 mi
Last recorded307,940 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 OVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 307,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 307,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 298,942 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tapped up (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 298,937 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tapped up (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 282,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

body damage on vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2022 273,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 262,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 251,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 239,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 237,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 184,763 miles

Number plate light warning on but lights work

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 131,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,665 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre valves perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,580 miles

has tinted strip on top of windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2013 25,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

has tinted strip on top of windscreen

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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YC11 OVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC11 OVO, 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 YC11 OVO registered?

YC11 OVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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