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WU61 HFO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

252,631 mi
Last recorded252,631 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 252,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 243,330 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 243,310 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive ( coolant ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 28 Mar 2025 243,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive ( coolant ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2024 231,673 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 231,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake low

Pass 4 Apr 2023 222,265 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 222,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 214,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 214,763 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 200,557 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 185,714 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bolts not through lock nuts told that Loctite on bolts

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 185,671 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front lower arm bolts not through lock nuts told that Loctite on bolts

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 163,666 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lower than nearside

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever high amount of travel

Fail 25 Feb 2019 163,392 miles

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

Emissions plate scratched off. Original test done on 7-2-19 shows emissions limits are 0.1 used these limits.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 163,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,138 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,328 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,164 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,065 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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WU61 HFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WU61 HFO, 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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WU61 HFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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