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GK61 XTJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,641 mi
Last recorded202,641 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 202,641 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 202,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 202,000 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 202,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 200,600 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 200,600 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 189,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 176,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 160,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 154,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 154,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ROUTED WRONG SIDE OF ANTIROLL BAR LINK - VERY STRETCHED ON LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed TOUCHING ANTIROLL BAR LINK (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,060 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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GK61 XTJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GK61 XTJ, 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 GK61 XTJ registered?

GK61 XTJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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