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CE12 WSD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,378 mi
Last recorded126,378 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,378 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 126,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,028 miles

both front shocks corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 121,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shocks corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,227 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 116,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,517 miles

Central exhaust clamp is broken

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge gouged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,708 miles

Central exhaust clamp is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a gouge in the outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust clamp is missing

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,696 miles

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central exhaust clamp is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a gouge in the outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,791 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear exhaust joint clamp is missing

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear exhaust joint clamp is missing

Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,965 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,965 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,711 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,024 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,024 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CE12 WSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE12 WSD, 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 CE12 WSD registered?

CE12 WSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 WSD shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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