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KU61 LXW

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,881 mi
Last recorded145,881 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 145,881 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 145,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 139,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 132,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,532 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 113,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,828 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower bonnet release catch in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,972 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 106,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,707 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,707 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust clamp missing

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,563 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,280 miles

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 LXW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc 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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

KU61 LXW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is KU61 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU61 LXW 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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