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MX61 JAU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,268 mi
Last recorded153,268 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2025 153,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2024 146,864 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2023 140,621 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 140,596 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 134,353 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 134,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,382 miles

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

tow bar bracket corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 116,237 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,561 miles

minor ex. leak

Pass 23 Sep 2017 87,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,357 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,169 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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MX61 JAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX61 JAU, 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 MX61 JAU registered?

MX61 JAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is MX61 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX61 JAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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