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VA61 LEX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,943 mi
Last recorded34,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 34,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 207,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 27,537 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 27,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 197,484 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 197,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 27,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 189,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 25,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 185,818 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 185,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .10 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 176,515 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 176,353 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 19,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 173,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 16,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 169,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Nov 2019 169,763 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Nov 2018 164,765 miles

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

brake pad rubber incomplete

front exhaust clamp missing

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Nov 2017 152,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ture on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,329 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,097 miles

Nearside Front 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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VA61 LEX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 VA61 LEX, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of VA61 LEX?

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What year was VA61 LEX registered?

VA61 LEX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is VA61 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA61 LEX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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