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KU61 KVE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,242 mi
Last recorded206,242 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 206,242 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both front flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing correded outside 30cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material botrh pipes to rear back plates corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant light on and low

Pass 23 Sep 2025 202,164 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible and all pipes covered in white greeze (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 202,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within suspension point see marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible and all pipes covered in white greeze (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre see marked

front and rear exhaust clamps missing at joints on exhaust system

Pass 16 Sep 2024 199,874 miles

Offside Front Upper dash coolant level light on

Fail 13 Sep 2024 199,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper dash coolant level light on

Pass 23 Aug 2023 196,571 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 196,571 miles

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

Central Front travel on handbrake

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smeering

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 193,315 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin recomend replace disc red in colour slght bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 193,315 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin recomend replace disc red in colour slght bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre non repairable

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 189,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 179,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 168,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 129,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,565 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,220 miles

Differential leaking

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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KU61 KVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU61 KVE, 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 KU61 KVE registered?

KU61 KVE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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