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J6 VBR

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,707 mi
Last recorded185,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 185,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 178,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 173,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 165,546 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 165,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 156,983 miles

Nearside Front day running light bulb out

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 153,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 140,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front daytime running light innop

Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,992 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,307 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J6 VBR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 VBR, 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 J6 VBR registered?

J6 VBR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is J6 VBR safe to buy?

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