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VF61 AVO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

462,572 mi
Last recorded462,572 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 462,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front & Rear Brake Disc's Corroded

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

Rear Nearside & Offside Brake Disc's Backing Plate Corroded

Under Seal Protection Applied Front To Rear

Pass 27 Apr 2023 461,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 461,963 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 431,711 miles

Nearside Front side-step mount corroded

Parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

manufacturers emission limit plate defaced

Pass 22 Apr 2021 402,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 19 Apr 2021 402,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 15 Oct 2020 387,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 14 Apr 2020 367,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 326,575 miles

no park brake warning lamp

Fail 15 Apr 2019 326,230 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

no park brake warning lamp

Fail 7 Mar 2019 325,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 14 Mar 2018 295,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 249,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 213,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 213,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2016 213,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 213,573 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 208,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 198,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 198,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 180,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 122,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,420 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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VF61 AVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VF61 AVO, 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 VF61 AVO registered?

VF61 AVO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is VF61 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 AVO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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