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VN61 BYO

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,072 mi
Last recorded146,072 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,072 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2025 146,072 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 146,061 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 146,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 143,073 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 143,072 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 138,650 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 133,775 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust joining clamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,470 miles

Front tyres both sides slight uneven wear

Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,469 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front tyres both sides slight uneven wear

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,927 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 BYO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VN61 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

VN61 BYO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is VN61 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 BYO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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