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RF61 PLV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,897 mi
Last recorded105,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 105,897 miles

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2026 105,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,150 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 94,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,957 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 37,373 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 37,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads starting to wear low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to 2.0mm avg depth. Edges worn away. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn down to avg 3.0mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres worn down to 2.0mm avg depth and going out of shape on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front tyre is feathering out on outer edge. Rest of tread 2.5/3.0mm

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF61 PLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF61 PLV, 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 RF61 PLV registered?

RF61 PLV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is RF61 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 PLV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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