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VO61 YNJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

348,390 mi
Last recorded348,390 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 YNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 348,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 348,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 331,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 314,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheels/tyres protruding wider than vehicle body

Fail 29 Nov 2023 314,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheels/tyres protruding wider than vehicle body

Pass 15 Nov 2022 184,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 287,151 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 171,016 miles

Advise rear diff support bushes slight worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 171,016 miles

Advise rear diff support bushes slight worn

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Drivers seat belt stalk (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 164,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 163,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 163,294 miles

Clutch action noisy.

Differential carrier bushes split.

Rear silencer clamp broken.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 163,294 miles

Clutch action noisy.

Differential carrier bushes split.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer clamp broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 139,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 111,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,260 miles

Windscreen cracked, but doesn`t affect drivers view of the road.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen cracked, but doesn`t affect drivers view of the road.

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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VO61 YNJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VO61 YNJ, 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 VO61 YNJ registered?

VO61 YNJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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