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SA61 URS

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

358,095 mi
Last recorded358,095 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 358,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 358,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 350,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 337,153 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 337,144 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 327,440 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 327,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 FAILED AT .82. TESTED AT .7 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 314,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 314,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2023 303,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 290,882 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 290,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML and Oil warning light to dashpod (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 281,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 281,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MIDDLE TO OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 268,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 268,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 254,461 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 254,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 May 2020 245,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 245,767 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 222,574 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 222,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 190,320 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 190,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 177,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 159,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reduced effort at parking brake

Pass 17 Jun 2015 238,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 179,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,899 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,198 miles

Both Rear Tyres,outer edges..monitor cuts in uneven wear locations.

Centre Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SA61 URS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SA61 URS, 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 SA61 URS registered?

SA61 URS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SA61 URS safe to buy?

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