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YF11 RCV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,919 mi
Last recorded198,919 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 198,919 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 194,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 194,330 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 186,230 miles

AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 23 May 2018 177,237 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 177,236 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front marked in yellow nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 167,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 154,463 miles

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

boot full

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,339 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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YF11 RCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF11 RCV, 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 YF11 RCV registered?

YF11 RCV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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