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LM61 VKW

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,263 mi
Last recorded150,263 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 VKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 150,263 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 150,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 145,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

gearbox rear mounting split

rear differential rear mountings split and worn

Fail 17 Oct 2024 145,929 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front daytime lamp not working

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

gearbox rear mounting split

rear differential rear mountings split and worn

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,962 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable damaged, opens with grips (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 140,962 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut deep and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable damaged, opens with grips (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,021 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 133,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,148 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,155 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,151 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,450 miles

handbrake slightly out of balance

slight cracking of front suspension bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,041 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,606 miles

Offside day running light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,867 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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LM61 VKW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM61 VKW, 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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LM61 VKW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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