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HN61 WJD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

257,136 mi
Last recorded257,136 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 WJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 257,136 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 248,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 248,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 248,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 242,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 242,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 242,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 237,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 237,735 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh and grating (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure perched in rear window and unable to read properly (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

unable to open bonnet to inspect components

Pass 10 May 2018 225,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 216,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 201,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 201,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 186,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 186,085 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 169,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 128,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,109 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,109 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,856 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 23 Aug 2012 6,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 135 miles

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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HN61 WJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HN61 WJD, 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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HN61 WJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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