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FP61 GYZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,310 mi
Last recorded177,310 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 GYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 177,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 168,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear rear diff bushes split.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 159,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 159,888 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s/r brake pad worn down to indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

braske wear warning light illuminated.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,712 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 151,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,963 miles

Offside side loading door cannot be opened

Rear rear loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2022 141,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside side loading door cannot be opened

Rear rear loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,944 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 126,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 126,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,772 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 112,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,195 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Broken Bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,059 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,440 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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FP61 GYZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP61 GYZ, 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 FP61 GYZ registered?

FP61 GYZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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