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DE61 DFX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,179 mi
Last recorded144,179 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,179 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,178 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 137,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,753 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,483 miles

BONNET PULL FAULTY

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,596 miles

BONNET CATCH BROKEN

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,234 miles

BOTH REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHED

N/S FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,744 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 95,744 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,227 miles

BOTH REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

REAR NO PLATE LOOSE

Fail 24 Aug 2018 83,227 miles

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

REAR NO PLATE LOOSE

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,222 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S REAR LAMP DAMAGED

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure DAMAGED (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S REAR LAMP DAMAGED

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,688 miles

the emisson limits were testedand meet the required standard,but the DSM could not register the low reading

Fail 16 Sep 2014 44,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

the emisson limits were testedand meet the required standard,but the DSM could not register the low reading

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 DFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

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

Is DE61 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 DFX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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