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HY61 TGJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,390 mi
Last recorded157,390 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,390 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 157,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,746 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,246 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 146,244 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Font and rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 139,304 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake fluctuation detected

Fail 27 Mar 2023 139,302 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake fluctuation detected

Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,035 miles

Exhaust system corroded in poor condition

Front shockers soft

Fail 18 Mar 2022 129,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/65/16 C

Exhaust system corroded in poor condition

Front shockers soft

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges ( requires attention

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,032 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,804 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 112,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,985 miles

Nearside Front Damage to wing / arch

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,491 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,491 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,091 miles

Near side front tyre bald outer edge

Off side front tyre low inner edge

Off side rear brake slightly restricted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c 103/101t (4.1.E.1)

Near side front tyre bald outer edge

Off side front tyre low inner edge

Off side rear brake slightly restricted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,171 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,221 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY61 TGJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY61 TGJ, 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 HY61 TGJ registered?

HY61 TGJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is HY61 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 TGJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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