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VN61 BYF

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 99,927 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush osr and nsr (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both osf and nsf front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 89,203 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2022 76,831 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 76,680 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,439 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,756 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,915 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 39,595 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,975 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,697 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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VN61 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN61 BYF, 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 VN61 BYF registered?

VN61 BYF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is VN61 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 BYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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