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DK61 YLX

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,242 mi
Last recorded209,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 YLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 209,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 204,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 202,609 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet release cable not attached to handle

steering is slightly stiff

Pass 9 Mar 2023 200,364 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not fully secure (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear differential mountings worn but not to excess

Pass 11 Oct 2021 197,120 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure to inner wing (1.6 (d))

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

Rear rear differential mounting bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2020 193,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not secured at inner wing mount (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential mount bushes deteriating

Fail 9 Oct 2020 193,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not secured at inner wing mount (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential mount bushes deteriating

Pass 28 Mar 2019 185,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 174,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 174,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 132,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK61 YLX, 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 DK61 YLX registered?

DK61 YLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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