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AX61 FBE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,959 mi
Last recorded169,959 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 169,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,813 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 162,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 153,668 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 153,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge V CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 146,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 131,211 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 131,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 118,030 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,509 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 84,509 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,586 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,354 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Nearside rear tyre bald on the inner tread shoulder

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of being used in an under inflated state

Service reminder active

Shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,032 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Satnav and various paperwork items (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Nearside rear tyre bald on the inner tread shoulder

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of being used in an under inflated state

Service reminder active

Shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX61 FBE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX61 FBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX61 FBE registered?

AX61 FBE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is AX61 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 FBE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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