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SD61 WLE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,746 mi
Last recorded135,746 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 135,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,133 miles

Offside Front jack point corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 127,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,865 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 120,790 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 111,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 94,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 May 2018 94,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 85,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,037 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

brake pedal slight travel

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,220 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Handbrake warning light requires attention

N/S/F daylight light inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,539 miles

Slight leak at rear differential

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight leak at rear differential

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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SD61 WLE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 SD61 WLE, 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 SD61 WLE registered?

SD61 WLE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is SD61 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 WLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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