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LG61 THK

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

248,704 mi
Last recorded248,704 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 248,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 238,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 227,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 218,412 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 218,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 205,219 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 205,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 187,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 186,872 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 186,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 176,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 166,485 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 166,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 165,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 156,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 155,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 144,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 133,816 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,411 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 112,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,614 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,186 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,914 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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LG61 THK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LG61 THK, 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 LG61 THK registered?

LG61 THK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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