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SA61 URU

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

371,443 mi
Last recorded371,443 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 371,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 371,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc inners. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 336,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 336,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 325,686 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 325,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 316,084 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 315,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 294,354 miles

Slight wear at steering column crash link

Fail 20 Oct 2022 294,302 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Slight wear at steering column crash link

Pass 25 Oct 2021 273,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 273,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 263,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 263,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 260,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 244,375 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 243,947 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 224,878 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 224,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 199,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 175,634 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 146,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 146,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,797 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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SA61 URU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

SA61 URU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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