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DA61 DJF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,413 mi
Last recorded211,413 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 211,413 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 210,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 200,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 200,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 185,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 170,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,344 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 158,539 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 158,539 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 155,224 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 155,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,823 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 132,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 123,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,133 miles

damage to o/s/r lamp

Fail 20 Nov 2015 109,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking oil cooler (2.3.3b)

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

damage to o/s/r lamp

nearside rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,030 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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DA61 DJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc 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 DA61 DJF, 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 DA61 DJF registered?

DA61 DJF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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