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AY61 ZHV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

239,007 mi
Last recorded239,007 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 239,007 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 239,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 230,935 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing.

Third row seats removed at time of test.

Fail 26 Mar 2025 230,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing third row (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing third row (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure third row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 221,679 miles

ALL third row seats removed at time of retest.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 221,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing third row (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing Third Row (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR of CENTRE U/J.(MARKED) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure BRACKET BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 208,224 miles

3rd row of seats and seat belts have been removed

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm- outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm-outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 208,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 3RD ROW (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two places- one near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 3RD ROW (7.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm- outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm-outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 202,912 miles

Front suspension knocks felt as drove in rollers but no obvious defects found when on test

Nearside Front Outer Side step loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 202,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides have no readings at all (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front suspension knocks felt as drove in rollers but no obvious defects found when on test

Nearside Front Outer Side step loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 195,267 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency performance low - sufficient enough to pass

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 195,267 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency performance low - sufficient enough to pass

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 191,665 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear Differential mounting bush worn ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 184,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 176,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack not adversely affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 173,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

middle to front exhaust joint clamp missing

offside day time running light inop

Fail 14 Dec 2017 173,726 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

middle to front exhaust joint clamp missing

offside day time running light inop

Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,612 miles

exhaust middle and back box clamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,192 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 ZHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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