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BG61 XYD

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,588 mi
Last recorded146,588 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 XYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 146,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,318 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 of rear mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,028 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,687 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 118,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,803 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 113,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 108,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,261 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 97,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,663 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,478 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,622 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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BG61 XYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG61 XYD, 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 BG61 XYD registered?

BG61 XYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is BG61 XYD safe to buy?

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