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KY61 CGU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,137 mi
Last recorded154,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Mirror housing slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 154,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Mirror housing slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 146,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever slight travel/free play

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged- does not effect function

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 139,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 139,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread line (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake level has travel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,283 miles

chip b zone

Fail 6 Nov 2021 125,223 miles

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

chip b zone

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,619 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 117,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,460 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,450 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,248 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,248 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,675 miles

horn poor

rear pads slightly low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front + rear pads slightly low

horn poor

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre slightly low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,270 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

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KY61 CGU 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 KY61 CGU, 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 KY61 CGU registered?

KY61 CGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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