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PJ61 BWP

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,944 mi
Last recorded120,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,944 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,944 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 110,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,825 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,103 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

park brake near end of adjustment,

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,232 miles

Centre and rear exhaust clamps missing

Nearside front running light inoperative

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Dec 2017 51,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front running light light inoperative

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,623 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,213 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2015 33,213 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,456 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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PJ61 BWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ61 BWP, 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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PJ61 BWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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