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SK61 LYD

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 LYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 57,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,814 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 44,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 43,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,438 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 42,186 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,866 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,864 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 32,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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 LYD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc 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 SK61 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 SK61 LYD registered?

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

Is SK61 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 LYD 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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