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CE61 VSZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,025 mi
Last recorded173,025 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 173,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear 2 exhaust hangers broken and rear clamp missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front have multiple cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Front bumper and wheel arch liner slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation to lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slight whitening (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boots perished both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 167,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexi at front of the rear propshaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 167,930 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexi at front of the rear propshaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 164,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Shroud slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 27 Feb 2024 164,676 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Shroud slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 3 Mar 2023 160,368 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 160,348 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,653 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 154,652 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 149,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 149,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,823 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 146,823 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine auxiliary drive belt noisy

long service brake travel

Fail 4 Feb 2019 137,768 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine auxiliary drive belt noisy

long service brake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,206 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,515 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,515 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,762 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,996 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,586 miles

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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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CE61 VSZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CE61 VSZ, 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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CE61 VSZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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