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GF61 VEY

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,741 mi
Last recorded236,741 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 236,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 222,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 219,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 217,694 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe mounnting prescribed area close to excessively corroded at offside jacking point

poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 30 Nov 2022 212,143 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 1 Dec 2021 209,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 209,415 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low effort to nearside park brake

poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 17 Dec 2020 205,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 203,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 198,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 173,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear reg plate detiriorated

VEHICLE SERIOUSLY OVER WIEGHT ( driver advised )

horn harsh

Fail 13 Dec 2017 173,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear reg plate detiriorated

VEHICLE SERIOUSLY OVER WIEGHT ( driver advised )

horn harsh

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,827 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 139,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,492 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear reg plate detiriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,033 miles

rear reg plate detiriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear reg plate detiriorated

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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GF61 VEY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF61 VEY, 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 GF61 VEY registered?

GF61 VEY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is GF61 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 VEY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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