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WN61 YJZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,967 mi
Last recorded190,967 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 YJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 190,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 179,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 179,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 170,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 167,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn has sound fault

Nearside rear number plate lamp and camera

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 11 Aug 2022 167,484 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn has sound fault

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside rear number plate lamp and camera

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2021 161,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 161,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 155,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure central exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 149,998 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 149,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,754 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 93,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 83,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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WN61 YJZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WN61 YJZ, 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 WN61 YJZ registered?

WN61 YJZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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