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RK61 UYE

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,497 mi
Last recorded203,497 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 UYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 203,497 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to both inner sill box sections by side bars

Nearside Front some play to strut gland / top mount bearing

Nearside Front weld to alloy wheel inner edge

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

Nearside headlamp has reduced output

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 203,496 miles

Central Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to both inner sill box sections by side bars

Nearside Front some play to strut gland / top mount bearing

Nearside Front weld to alloy wheel inner edge

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

Nearside headlamp has reduced output

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 193,765 miles

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

Front both inner sill box sections by sidebar fixings are corroded

Nearside headlamp output is reduced

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 193,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front both inner sill box sections by sidebar fixings are corroded

Nearside headlamp output is reduced

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 180,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 180,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 168,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 149,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 149,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel weld repair

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel weld repair

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 103,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 103,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 91,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to check seatbelt fully

Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,673 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,673 miles

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

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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RK61 UYE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK61 UYE, 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 RK61 UYE registered?

RK61 UYE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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