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DF61 DVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,086 mi
Last recorded170,086 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 DVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 170,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 162,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 155,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 146,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,475 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,621 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,583 miles

Rear both sides badly cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed slightly on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF61 DVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 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 DF61 DVU, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF61 DVU registered?

DF61 DVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DF61 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 DVU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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