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FY61 VZS

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,575 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 86,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on outer thread edge (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in inner steering joints with rack

Pass 1 May 2015 70,482 miles

brake pad worning light on but all pads in good condition

Fail 1 May 2015 70,482 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad worning light on but all pads in good condition

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,675 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 59,675 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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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FY61 VZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY61 VZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 VZS registered?

FY61 VZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2011.

Is FY61 VZS safe to buy?

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