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DF61 DWW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,475 mi
Last recorded191,475 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 DWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 191,475 miles

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

Offside Front DRL is not working

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

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

Rear differential leaking, but not excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2025 189,612 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside front DRL not working

Fail 24 Sep 2025 189,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both not working (4.6.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside front DRL not working

Pass 1 Oct 2024 186,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2024 186,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 185,172 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 185,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 182,837 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded close to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 180,708 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 180,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 177,185 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump against the offside bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the flexible joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 174,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 174,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 168,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 153,873 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,604 miles

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

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 DWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DF61 DWW, 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.

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What year was DF61 DWW registered?

DF61 DWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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