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SK61 LYA

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,884 mi
Last recorded128,884 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,884 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 126,688 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 126,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both mirror covers missing

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

Fail 9 Oct 2023 120,749 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both mirror covers missing

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,266 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 106,265 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,187 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,049 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 80,046 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,159 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,155 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,218 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,305 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 38,305 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,060 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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SK61 LYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK61 LYA, 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 SK61 LYA registered?

SK61 LYA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is SK61 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 LYA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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