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AY61 ZHT

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,022 mi
Last recorded261,022 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 261,022 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 255,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from brake

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

slight noise from rear differential

Pass 23 Oct 2023 251,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe clamp rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe rear mounting rusted and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front inner bushes split and worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential rear mountings split

Fail 23 Oct 2023 251,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe clamp rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe rear mounting rusted and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front inner bushes split and worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential rear mountings split

Pass 3 Oct 2022 246,371 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 239,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 239,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 228,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear parking brake slower to operate

Fail 22 Oct 2020 228,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight all 4 tyres load ratings below requirements (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear parking brake slower to operate

Pass 31 Oct 2019 219,896 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 191,473 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 150,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust clamp broken x2

Fail 2 Nov 2016 128,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp broken x2

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,524 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arms at front outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,825 miles

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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AY61 ZHT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY61 ZHT, 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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AY61 ZHT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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