2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · BF11 VRU
2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 189,362 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BF11 VRU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 189,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 VRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito (BF11 VRU) between February 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BF11 VRU Mileage History
- 20/02/201449,460 mi
- 20/02/201449,460 mi
- 11/02/201575,680 mi+26,220 mi
- 12/02/201575,680 mi
- 02/06/201686,035 mi+10,355 mi
- 14/01/201789,327 mi+3,292 mi
- 22/12/2017102,329 mi+13,002 mi
- 22/02/2019115,210 mi+12,881 mi
- 18/02/2020127,163 mi+11,953 mi
- 17/02/2021137,596 mi+10,433 mi
- 21/02/2022147,568 mi+9,972 mi
- 20/02/2023154,700 mi+7,132 mi
- 12/07/2024159,290 mi+4,590 mi
- 11/07/2025180,304 mi+21,014 mi
- 06/08/2025180,328 mi+24 mi
- 09/09/2026189,362 mi+9,034 mi
Average of roughly 11,147 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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