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AY61 ZJU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,015 mi
Last recorded217,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 217,015 miles

Rear tyres - low tread depth

Pass 13 May 2025 211,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

indicator bulbs faded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 204,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 198,408 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear - amber faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside control arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn advise to replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise to replace (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff mount bush worn

Pass 13 Apr 2022 190,568 miles

Front Lower suspension arm front bushes - splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2021 180,998 miles

Rear tyre valves - perished

Pass 10 Mar 2020 177,128 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Feb 2019 167,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 163,928 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 163,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 159,421 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 159,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,770 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY61 ZJU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY61 ZJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY61 ZJU?

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What year was AY61 ZJU registered?

AY61 ZJU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is AY61 ZJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 ZJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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