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SK61 LYH

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,153 mi
Last recorded181,153 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 181,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 174,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 174,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,095 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front suspension and rear axle and rear suspension and underside at rear

advice on horn tone and further look at horn

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight pitting at front to rear at rear and rear across rear axle metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2020 161,886 miles

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight noise at front suspension

advice on slight pitting at o/s/r metal brake pipe to flex y

Fail 20 Nov 2020 161,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advice keep eye on o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight pitting at o/s/r metal brake pipe to flex y

Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,237 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 9 Nov 2019 161,237 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,757 miles

advice on front flasher bulbs

advice on further look at hand brake both sides

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,808 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 146,808 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 140,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,697 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 LYH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

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

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