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WV61 DKE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,793 mi
Last recorded165,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 DKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 165,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 160,244 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 160,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 152,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,204 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 148,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 144,535 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 144,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition zone b cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front mirror cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

exhaust brackets broke

Pass 8 Oct 2020 139,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 139,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,679 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres tread just above 2mm and bald on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2019 134,678 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres tread just above 2mm and bald on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,881 miles

both front wishbone front bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,880 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbone front bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

brake pad warning lamp lit

middle and rear exhaust joint clamps missing

Pass 7 Oct 2017 122,698 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,680 miles

Propshaft hardy spicer joints slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Propshaft hardy spicer joints slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,371 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre is scuffing on the edges

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 DKE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

WV61 DKE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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