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GJ61 XMU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

482,607 mi
Last recorded482,607 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 482,607 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 482,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 466,844 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 466,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 438,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened stretched (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 438,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 409,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 407,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GJ61 XMU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ61 XMU, 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

How do I check the history of GJ61 XMU?

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What year was GJ61 XMU registered?

GJ61 XMU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is GJ61 XMU safe to buy?

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