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SD61 WLU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

465,923 mi
Last recorded465,923 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 465,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 451,261 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged forward facing seat belt buckle button cracked (7.1.2 (d))

Front both front inner sill corroded near jacking points

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing loose slightly/distorted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected slightly by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 451,261 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged forward facing seat belt buckle button cracked (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front both front inner sill corroded near jacking points

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing loose slightly/distorted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected slightly by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring insecure, close to wheel. (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 440,089 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 440,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 427,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2022 405,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged release button cracked (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn especially inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 390,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 390,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure at top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure at top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 369,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar off centre. Sliding through "D" bushes towards O/S. Needs securing.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 369,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working. must come and go off correctly (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working. also levelling device not tested. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted support bracket distorted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar off centre. Sliding through "D" bushes towards O/S. Needs securing.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 350,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 350,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 334,306 miles

osf tyre tread on approx. 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2018 280,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 230,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 206,173 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 160,468 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,985 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 151,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 209,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 142,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,859 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,974 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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SD61 WLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SD61 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

SD61 WLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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