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LG61 THU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

282,971 mi
Last recorded282,971 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 282,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 269,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in rear steering joint

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 269,980 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in rear steering joint

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 253,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 249,087 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 236,061 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 236,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 235,883 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 235,880 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 223,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 223,738 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 223,738 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 206,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 191,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 191,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 184,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 165,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 158,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,938 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 148,938 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,812 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 128,812 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti-slip provision slightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,325 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 THU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

LG61 THU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LG61 THU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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