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VN61 WGJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,227 mi
Last recorded50,227 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Fail 25 Nov 2025 50,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Pass 28 Nov 2024 47,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 43,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 43,248 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,875 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,410 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clap (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,519 miles

Front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,636 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 WGJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 WGJ registered?

VN61 WGJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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The MOT history for VN61 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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