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SP12 WPM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

264,841 mi
Last recorded264,841 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 WPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 264,841 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 264,841 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 248,780 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 248,270 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 231,912 miles

horn sound only just a pass recommend replacement

Pass 7 Dec 2019 219,054 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 18 Dec 2018 202,550 miles

exhaust emissions plate limit damaged default limits used

front suspension bushes leaking oil no excess movement

front tyres getting low

horn slightly harsh just a pass

Fail 18 Dec 2018 202,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions plate limit damaged default limits used

front suspension bushes leaking oil no excess movement

front tyres getting low

horn slightly harsh just a pass

Fail 13 Dec 2018 202,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

cooling fan seized

Fail 12 Dec 2018 202,504 miles

Emissions not tested unable to reach normal operating tempreture (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

cooling fan seized

Pass 23 Nov 2017 169,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,907 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 125,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,711 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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SP12 WPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP12 WPM, 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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SP12 WPM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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