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DE61 SKV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,405 mi
Last recorded201,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 SKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 201,405 miles

Exhaust emissions smell under bonnet

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Slight water leak on engine

Fail 29 Jan 2025 201,405 miles

Exhaust emissions smell under bonnet

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Slight water leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2024 192,124 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 182,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 170,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 170,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 155,711 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 141,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,171 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 122,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,734 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DE61 SKV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE61 SKV, 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 DE61 SKV registered?

DE61 SKV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is DE61 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 SKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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