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KU61 LXC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,348 mi
Last recorded154,348 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 154,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34 % O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger / back of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 147,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34 % O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger / back of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,530 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 135,515 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 130,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and dash camera mounts removed ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 125,193 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment foot operated parking brake travel would benefit from adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,477 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,866 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase rate

the vehicle horn would benefit from some attention

Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

front brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase rate

the vehicle horn would benefit from some attention

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner and outer edges. 205/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner egde. 205/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushs perished and slighty debonded.

Fail 30 May 2015 55,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 55,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,455 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LXC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXC, 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 KU61 LXC registered?

KU61 LXC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for KU61 LXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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