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PK12 WDU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 158,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 136,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 136,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,960 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 66,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 53,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control\ on dash (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,560 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,815 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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PK12 WDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK12 WDU, 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 PK12 WDU registered?

PK12 WDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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