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BV61 KNF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,471 mi
Last recorded158,471 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 KNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,471 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 158,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 146,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 136,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 133,126 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,114 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2019 121,114 miles

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,623 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front play in rack arm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

handbrake release return faulty

horn poor

Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front play in rack arm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

handbrake release return faulty

horn poor

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at rear of the engine

Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV61 KNF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV61 KNF, 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 BV61 KNF registered?

BV61 KNF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is BV61 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 KNF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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