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SK61 LYG

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 LYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 97,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 95,371 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 95,358 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 88,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn poss reqs invest (2.2.2 (b))

rear shocker top bushs worn on both sides

Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn poss reqs invest (2.2.2 (b))

rear shocker top bushs worn on both sides

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,359 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2017 69,359 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake performance on minimum efficiency

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,383 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,641 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,641 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 LYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

SK61 LYG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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