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WU61 HPE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,784 mi
Last recorded247,784 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 247,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 243,041 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 222,211 miles

Rear both rear diff bushes

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 222,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear diff bushes

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 202,759 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 202,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 181,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 181,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 155,470 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,103 miles

both inner rack joints have slight play

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,601 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both inner rack joints have slight play

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,606 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,995 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 HPE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPE, 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 WU61 HPE registered?

WU61 HPE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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