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WR62 XJY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,621 mi
Last recorded176,621 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 XJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 176,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear differential mounting bushes split

Fail 15 Dec 2023 176,528 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear differential mounting bushes split

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 166,356 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 166,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,994 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 156,994 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet release handle broken

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen’s swept area, more than 40mm in diameter, but not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 146,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen’s swept area, more than 40mm in diameter, but not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,420 miles

Offside Rear Lens damaged but not effecting light output

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated, but not leaking gases or insecure

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential mounting bushes deteriorated ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 135,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lens damaged but not effecting light output

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated, but not leaking gases or insecure

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential mounting bushes deteriorated ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 135,255 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

rear diff mountings broken

Pass 17 Dec 2018 120,226 miles

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

nearside & offside front lower arm front most bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 120,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

nearside & offside front lower arm front most bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,698 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 106,698 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WR62 XJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WR62 XJY, 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 WR62 XJY registered?

WR62 XJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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