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WG61 XMS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,858 mi
Last recorded196,858 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 196,858 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 196,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 189,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 179,956 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 179,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 170,327 miles

Horn deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge starting to wear low.

Slight knocking noise from steering column.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 162,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,946 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 151,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 141,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight dip beam pattern poor

horn sounds harsh

Fail 8 Jan 2020 140,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front headlight dip beam pattern poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

horn sounds harsh

Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,525 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front tyre just starting to wear on inside of tread

horn sounds a little harsh

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,516 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 111,514 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,226 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 98,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,112 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,205 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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WG61 XMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG61 XMS, 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 WG61 XMS registered?

WG61 XMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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