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FG61 NVC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,402 mi
Last recorded184,402 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 184,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 5 Sep 2024 184,378 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front brake discs below minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 183,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 183,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 181,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,491 miles

Emissions not recording on DSM

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Front screen damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 175,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake pedal as insufficient reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Emissions not recording on DSM

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Front screen damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 159,941 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 159,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment on parking brake pedal (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 139,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 139,872 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,475 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 98,474 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,828 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,828 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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FG61 NVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG61 NVC, 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 FG61 NVC registered?

FG61 NVC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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