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LN61 VHW

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,370 mi
Last recorded225,370 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 VHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 225,370 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 225,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 216,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 201,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 178,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 157,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 157,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 92,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn/ lipped

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 92,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn/ lipped

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,918 miles

Under trays fitted

Emissions to clean for machine-PASS

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Rear Tyers starting to wear on inner edges 205/65/16C

Fail 1 Jul 2015 24,940 miles

Emissions to clean for machine - PASS -

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,940 miles

Emissions to clean for machine - PASS -

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LN61 VHW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

LN61 VHW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is LN61 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN61 VHW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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