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PE61 LXL

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

223,145 mi
Last recorded223,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 223,145 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 223,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 208,955 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 208,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 187,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 182,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 182,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 170,174 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 170,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,548 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 158,548 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,285 miles

Backbox exhaust clamp rotton

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,261 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,605 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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PE61 LXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE61 LXL, 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 PE61 LXL registered?

PE61 LXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is PE61 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 LXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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