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FG61 LYC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,300 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,975 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 82,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,889 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,906 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,106 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 55,095 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FG61 LYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG61 LYC, 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 FG61 LYC registered?

FG61 LYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is FG61 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 LYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG61 LYC have outstanding finance?

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