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AV61 VPC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

335,003 mi
Last recorded335,003 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 335,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and hanger adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f arch liner loose rubbing on wheel/tyre.

o/s/r bumper reflector missing.

parking brake release mechanism broken/modified.

passengers wiper rubber split.

rear diff mounting rubbers heavily worn.

slight oil leak.

van bodywork showing signs of heavy salt water corrosion.

various fuel and PAS metal pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2023 333,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear [6.1.2 (a)]

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar top ball joint dust covers starting to split.

engine management light not on at time of re-test.

o/s/r bumper reflector missing.

parking brake release mechanism broken/modified.

parking foot brake has extensive travel (advise adjustment)

slight exhaust blow front flexi.

slight oil leak.

van bodywork showing signs of heavy salt water corrosion.

various sections of metal brake, fuel and power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 333,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump sounding but no fluid. (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear [6.1.2 (a)]

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar top ball joint dust covers starting to split.

o/s/r bumper reflector missing.

parking brake release mechanism broken/modified.

parking foot brake has extensive travel (advise adjustment)

slight exhaust blow front flexi.

slight oil leak.

van bodywork showing signs of heavy salt water corrosion.

various sections of metal brake, fuel and power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 329,420 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 328,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 322,667 miles

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

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

dpf mount bolts loose

Fail 15 Jan 2021 322,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

dpf mount bolts loose

Pass 15 Jan 2020 312,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 312,073 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning Power steeering stiff in operation. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 292,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 269,358 miles

body work showing signs of rust/corrosion.

both front lower arm front bushes starting to split.

brake pad warning light on dash.

various stone chips in front screen.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 269,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body work showing signs of rust/corrosion.

both front lower arm front bushes starting to split.

brake pad warning light on dash.

various stone chips in front screen.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 244,706 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 244,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 190,725 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 189,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chip in screen

Fail 5 Jan 2015 138,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chip in screen

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 VPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPC, 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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AV61 VPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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