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AV61 VNS

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,109 mi
Last recorded134,109 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 134,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,619 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,408 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,093 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2019 88,093 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,419 miles

spare tyre soft

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 78,419 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

spare tyre soft

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,302 miles

both front arm front bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,587 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,587 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,571 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,571 miles

Nearside 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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AV61 VNS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

AV61 VNS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is AV61 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VNS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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