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DE62 WPO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,360 mi
Last recorded211,360 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 211,360 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Front both headlamp cleaning devices damaged but operational

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills at jacking points have surface corrosion and both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

both rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2026 211,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Front both headlamp cleaning devices damaged but operational

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills at jacking points have surface corrosion and both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

both rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2025 198,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 198,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to eml light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 184,999 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to front bumper

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel minor play to inner steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 184,998 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight damage to front bumper

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel minor play to inner steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear indicator warning on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2023 170,056 miles

Front bumper has slight damage

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 170,054 miles

Front Bumper insecure also sharp edges to nearside front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure cannot be secured in closed position (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure cannot be secured in closed position (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insecure behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also has sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also has sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2022 155,007 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 155,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 138,197 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging on operation

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,667 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,045 miles

Exhaust clamp corroding above axle

Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,045 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven brake lags by 42% (3.7.B.2)

Brake wear indicator light illuminated

Exhaust clamp corroding above axle

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear park brake lags

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,503 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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DE62 WPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE62 WPO, 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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DE62 WPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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