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WP61 UZB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,714 mi
Last recorded138,714 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 UZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 138,714 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 138,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 131,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff mount bushes worn

Fail 28 Apr 2025 131,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff mount bushes worn

Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,523 miles

Nearside Rear diff mount worn

Fail 29 Apr 2024 125,523 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear diff mount worn

Pass 15 May 2023 119,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 112,131 miles

Rear Tail Gate Non Opening

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Split/Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 103,713 miles

Nearside headlight has water ingress

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

general corrosion

tailgate wont open

Fail 17 May 2021 103,712 miles

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

Nearside headlight has water ingress

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

general corrosion

tailgate wont open

Pass 19 May 2020 97,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 97,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 87,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in/side. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in/side. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in/side. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in/side. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,851 miles

both front wiper blades split in middle

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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WP61 UZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 WP61 UZB, 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 WP61 UZB registered?

WP61 UZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is WP61 UZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 UZB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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