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YE61 XWJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 86,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 78,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,656 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 64,656 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,365 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,452 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,187 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 12,286 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 12,286 miles

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

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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YE61 XWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YE61 XWJ, 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 YE61 XWJ registered?

YE61 XWJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YE61 XWJ shows 24 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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