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LN61 VGC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

229,768 mi
Last recorded229,768 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 229,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 229,746 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 214,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 199,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 186,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 183,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 173,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 173,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 165,370 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 165,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 153,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,088 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 107,088 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,046 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,676 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LN61 VGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN61 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN61 VGC registered?

LN61 VGC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LN61 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN61 VGC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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