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WP61 XBZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,978 mi
Last recorded189,978 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 189,978 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

bonnet handle broken

crack in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2024 183,350 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to wear indicators in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 183,347 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front day time lamp out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to wear indicators in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 179,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front day time lamp out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked lens

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

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 166,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2022 166,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 107/105 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 153,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,078 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 106,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,060 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,183 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,183 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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WP61 XBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

WP61 XBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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