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WJ68 HWV

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ68 HWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,755 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 117,010 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 103,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 103,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,138 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,040 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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WJ68 HWV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 WJ68 HWV, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ68 HWV registered?

WJ68 HWV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2018.

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The MOT history for WJ68 HWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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