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WR61 XAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 XAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,723 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 122,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of the backbox hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,717 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 117,717 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 115,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,355 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 108,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,058 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,587 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 96,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,558 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,555 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,346 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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WR61 XAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR61 XAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR61 XAZ registered?

WR61 XAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is WR61 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 XAZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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