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DE61 DFV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,962 mi
Last recorded190,962 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 190,962 miles

o/side inner sill holed but not near prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2025 190,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

o/side inner sill holed but not near prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2024 176,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 176,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 160,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexis minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake effort passable but should be better

Pass 11 Jul 2022 144,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexis corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom ring seated to axle - end part broken away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort passable but should be better

intermittant fault on horn

Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,667 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 129,266 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged beyond zone B limit (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake foot pedal almost upto full travel

Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 98,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff. pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,920 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

diff. pinion oil seal leak

Pass 17 May 2017 75,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

SCREW IN O/S FRONT TYRE

Fail 17 May 2017 75,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

SCREW IN O/S FRONT TYRE

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tow ball / hitch - not fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 63,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tow ball / hitch - not fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,139 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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DE61 DFV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE61 DFV, 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 DE61 DFV registered?

DE61 DFV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 DFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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