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SO61 DWJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

353,599 mi
Last recorded353,599 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 353,599 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 353,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 348,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 334,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 334,173 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 320,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 309,686 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 309,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 294,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 279,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 259,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 259,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at (0.28) limit used (0.10) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage loose rear bench seat (7.1.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 237,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 237,669 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 217,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 202,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 188,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 136,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 136,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 76,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,768 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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SO61 DWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO61 DWJ, 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 SO61 DWJ registered?

SO61 DWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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