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WV61 CAE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,539 mi
Last recorded145,539 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 CAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 145,539 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear diff leak

Fail 27 Aug 2026 145,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear diff leak

Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 131,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 117,779 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,449 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle support bushes worn/split

brake pedal antislip pad part worn

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,721 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 91,720 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,794 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 64,787 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,969 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge, sidewall also damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 36,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has excessive sidewall damage

Fail 23 Aug 2014 27,416 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres badly perished/damaged outer walls

Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,416 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished/damaged outer walls

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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WV61 CAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV61 CAE, 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 WV61 CAE registered?

WV61 CAE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WV61 CAE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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