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AY61 ZKS

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 158,175 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking but not split. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Rear Upper diff bush pulled away

Offside Rear diff bushes pulled away

Fail 16 Dec 2025 158,175 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush pulled away (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush pulled away (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer sliding in and out on joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut through (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking but not split. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Rear Upper diff bush pulled away

Offside Rear diff bushes pulled away

Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 152,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 145,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 145,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,116 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 135,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,279 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 110,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 103,076 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2018 103,076 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,007 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

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 ZKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY61 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

AY61 ZKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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