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LG61 TKV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

366,789 mi
Last recorded366,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 366,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 7 Jul 2026 366,789 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 3 Jul 2026 366,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2025 357,065 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 357,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 347,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 347,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 336,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 336,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 26 Jun 2024 330,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 330,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 321,702 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 314,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 313,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 306,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 290,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 272,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 257,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 250,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 243,653 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 243,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 234,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 229,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 214,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 213,249 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2017 195,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 179,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 179,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 143,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Internal adjuster altered to recheck headlight aim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 143,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Internal adjuster altered to recheck headlight aim

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,764 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 111,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,787 miles

brake pedal rubber has slight split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,650 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 TKV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

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

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