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SG61 NVT

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 NVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,485 miles

underside of vehicle corrdred

Fail 16 Sep 2025 94,485 miles

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

underside of vehicle corrdred

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,930 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,754 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle and various parts of suspension corroded coil springs etc

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 87,091 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,708 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 84,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 87,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,176 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,016 miles

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met may require service or repair.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,013 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met may require service or repair.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,182 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,701 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,380 miles

Offside Front brake grabing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,340 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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SG61 NVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG61 NVT, 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

How do I check the history of SG61 NVT?

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What year was SG61 NVT registered?

SG61 NVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is SG61 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 NVT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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