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SY61 NNG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,221 mi
Last recorded165,221 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 NNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 165,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 147,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 136,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 136,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,380 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear differential bush worn

Fail 17 Sep 2021 132,939 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Rear differential bush very poor

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,255 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 127,241 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,759 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 122,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,880 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 84,681 miles

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

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

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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SY61 NNG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 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 SY61 NNG, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY61 NNG registered?

SY61 NNG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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