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AY61 ZKM

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

252,127 mi
Last recorded252,127 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 252,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 244,065 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 235,902 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 235,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 230,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 230,313 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 221,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 205,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 188,071 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 188,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 180,953 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 180,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 173,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 173,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 164,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 161,105 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 161,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 143,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 143,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 ZKM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZKM, 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 AY61 ZKM registered?

AY61 ZKM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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