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LG61 TLJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

311,818 mi
Last recorded311,818 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 311,818 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 287,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 265,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 265,219 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 264,157 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 247,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 232,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 232,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2019 220,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 211,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 200,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 188,929 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 188,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 177,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 160,739 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 160,739 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 128,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,160 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 16 Sep 2014 99,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,740 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bearing bracket bushes badly split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,361 miles

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

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 TLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLJ, 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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LG61 TLJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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