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FD61 WWL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

237,643 mi
Last recorded237,643 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 237,643 miles

parking brake passed test at 17 % requires attention

Pass 6 Apr 2024 231,936 miles

Exhaust tail pipe after rear box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 223,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 216,708 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 216,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 206,585 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 206,585 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 188,242 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 188,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 161,836 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 161,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 157,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 152,802 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 145,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 114,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 113,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres feathered across tread, advise tracking check

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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FD61 WWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD61 WWL, 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 FD61 WWL registered?

FD61 WWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is FD61 WWL safe to buy?

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