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KU61 LYF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,464 mi
Last recorded125,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 125,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 117,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper corner loose

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,000 miles

front prop shaft rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure front and center exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front prop shaft rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,278 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Front prop shaft rubber mounting splitting

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle coverd in dried mud cannot see condition of vehicle body and some suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,005 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear differential rubber mounts deteriorating and worn

tensioner bearing on auxiliary loose

Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,411 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear differential rubber mounts deteriorating and worn

tensioner bearing on auxiliary loose

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,976 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f and n/s/f, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear differential mounting bushes deteriorating

front tyres are wearing unevenly due to wheel alignment fault 205/65/16

Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,976 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f and n/s/f, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear differential mounting bushes deteriorating

front tyres are wearing unevenly due to wheel alignment fault 205/65/16

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,405 miles

both front suspension arms front oil filled bushes damp with oil

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arms front oil filled bushes damp with oil

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,235 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

nearside wiper smearing

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 LYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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