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LG61 TJZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

355,241 mi
Last recorded355,241 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 TJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 355,241 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 334,696 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 329,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 322,509 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 322,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 318,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 315,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 315,886 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 312,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 310,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 308,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 307,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 291,552 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 291,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 275,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 258,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 242,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 225,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 209,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 190,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 173,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 155,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 137,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,010 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 TJZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

LG61 TJZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is LG61 TJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 TJZ shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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