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RE61 YUJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 YUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,766 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 65,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER & OUTER DISC FACES PARTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSH CRACKED & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSH CRACKED & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 61,651 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSH CRACKED & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSH CRACKED & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC WORN AND SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 54,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,458 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 41,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 34,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,142 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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RE61 YUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE61 YUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE61 YUJ registered?

RE61 YUJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is RE61 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 YUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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