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LL61 XAJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

214,851 mi
Last recorded214,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 214,851 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 208,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 195,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 184,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 176,711 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 176,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 172,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,559 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,866 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 145,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,308 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,179 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 100,154 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,979 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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LL61 XAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 LL61 XAJ, 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 LL61 XAJ registered?

LL61 XAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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