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PK12 WFV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,885 mi
Last recorded71,885 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,482 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,895 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 49,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,577 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,252 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 41,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,478 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 22,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 22,371 miles

Nearside 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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PK12 WFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WFV, 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 PK12 WFV registered?

PK12 WFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is PK12 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 WFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK12 WFV have outstanding finance?

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