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LD61 TLF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

401,877 mi
Last recorded401,877 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 401,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 401,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 385,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 385,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 373,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 373,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 352,427 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 352,417 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective forward facing rear centre seatbelt (7.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 335,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 335,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 310,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 310,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Rear strap bolt missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 258,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 284,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 284,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 252,905 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 222,267 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 190,799 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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LD61 TLF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LD61 TLF, 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 LD61 TLF registered?

LD61 TLF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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