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DK61 YEV

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,821 mi
Last recorded141,821 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 YEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 141,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 9 Apr 2026 141,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 May 2024 123,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2024 123,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2023 108,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

nsf tyre worn very low on inside edge

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,886 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,731 miles

Front tyres worn edges

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,731 miles

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

Front tyres worn edges

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Sep 2016 679,154 miles

both front tyres bold outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2016 679,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bold outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,343 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,343 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,055 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,052 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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DK61 YEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK61 YEV, 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

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What year was DK61 YEV registered?

DK61 YEV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DK61 YEV safe to buy?

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