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GL61 YFK

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,005 mi
Last recorded208,005 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 208,005 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 193,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 176,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 175,980 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 158,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch ineffective

Fail 25 Jan 2021 120,207 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch ineffective

Pass 1 Feb 2020 113,124 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 99,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 99,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,936 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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GL61 YFK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc 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 GL61 YFK, 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 GL61 YFK registered?

GL61 YFK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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