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AY61 ZLN

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

255,643 mi
Last recorded255,643 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 255,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2021 255,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 243,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 243,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 238,170 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated back of gear box (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 238,170 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light hole in lens (4.5.4 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated back of gear box (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 224,057 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 224,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 209,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 187,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 154,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack has slight play front Left

Pass 28 Aug 2015 154,687 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack has slight play front Left

Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers worn

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 ZLN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

AY61 ZLN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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