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LG61 TLX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

225,228 mi
Last recorded225,228 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 225,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 225,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 221,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 220,773 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front driver passenger side no seat on it not check it properly ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 220,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front driver passenger side no seat on it not check it properly ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 218,081 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 217,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 206,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 201,164 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 201,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 196,929 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 186,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 177,882 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 177,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 163,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 153,611 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 153,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 142,003 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 142,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,452 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-slip slightly worn.

Both Rear Differential rubber bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 132,389 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential case rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,307 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 115,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre running low in inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front wiper blads slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2015 112,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre running low in inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blads slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,131 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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 TLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

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

Is LG61 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 TLX shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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