CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK12 WDY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,944 mi
Last recorded201,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 WDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 201,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 197,271 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 194,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 191,268 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2022 188,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 185,127 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 BOTH tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 181,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2020 181,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 179,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 177,613 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 177,613 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear 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

Pass 24 May 2017 155,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 132,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,457 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK12 WDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDY, 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

How do I check the history of PK12 WDY?

You can check the full history of PK12 WDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK12 WDY registered?

PK12 WDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is PK12 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 WDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK12 WDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK12 WDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.