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VN61 WGD

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 WGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 176,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 165,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 154,171 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 154,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 141,619 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 141,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,376 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 131,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,961 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,736 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 117,736 miles

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,666 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

smoke sample did not produce ameasureble sample

smoke sample did not produce ameasureble sample

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,502 miles

Advise, exhaust smoke output test did not produce a measurable sample.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise, exhaust smoke output test did not produce a measurable sample.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,925 miles

Advise, no smoke output recorded during smoke output test.

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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VN61 WGD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN61 WGD, 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 VN61 WGD registered?

VN61 WGD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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The MOT history for VN61 WGD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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