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HG61 ZGS

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,344 mi
Last recorded151,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 ZGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 151,344 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 150,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs not matching pair.

Fail 26 Apr 2024 128,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs not matching pair.

Pass 12 May 2023 118,134 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 118,134 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 110,702 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 106,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,493 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,936 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Day running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear too inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources poor connection (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,445 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Load space full obscuring some components in area

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn off on outside edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn off on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to check centre rear seat belt due to seat cover fitted & load on seat

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions to clean to measure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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HG61 ZGS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG61 ZGS, 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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HG61 ZGS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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