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AV61 RSU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,223 mi
Last recorded205,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 205,223 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 205,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 192,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 185,590 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 173,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 156,323 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 156,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 145,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 145,446 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 131,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 131,675 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,718 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,541 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 66,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) column moves side to side (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AV61 RSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV61 RSU, 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 AV61 RSU registered?

AV61 RSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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