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WP61 XBT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,182 mi
Last recorded227,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 227,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front driving light not working

horn not very loud

Fail 29 Jan 2025 227,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

1x centre and 1x rear exhaust mount broken

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front driving light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

horn not very loud

Pass 5 Jan 2024 206,004 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 206,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 185,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 184,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,742 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,079 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres sidewall damaged

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 XBT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

WP61 XBT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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