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YG11 YGU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,166 mi
Last recorded210,166 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 210,166 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 210,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 203,766 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 203,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 198,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 193,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 193,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2019 184,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 184,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 179,384 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 179,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and off side inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 169,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 169,800 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 149,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 131,540 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 131,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YG11 YGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YG11 YGU, 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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YG11 YGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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