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LG61 TLV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

296,913 mi
Last recorded296,913 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 296,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 292,134 miles

INJECTOR SEAL LEAKING

Pass 16 Sep 2022 272,871 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 272,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 250,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 242,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 242,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 232,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 222,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 206,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 203,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 193,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 184,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 180,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 154,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

LG61 TLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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