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SB61 LYD

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

292,646 mi
Last recorded292,646 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 292,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 276,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 262,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 262,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 241,432 miles

oil leak but not serious

Fail 18 Oct 2022 240,421 miles

Front Brake leaking antifreeze and system functionality adversely affected (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bumper damaged and but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 225,560 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 225,560 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 194,536 miles

low effot on parkbrake

Fail 20 Oct 2020 194,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

low effot on parkbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2019 163,031 miles

Front windscreen chip in A zone

Fail 15 Oct 2019 163,031 miles

Front windscreen chip in A zone

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 130,069 miles

Advise stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2018 129,933 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Advise stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,618 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,491 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 43,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,345 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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SB61 LYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB61 LYD, 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 SB61 LYD registered?

SB61 LYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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