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SP12 WPV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

385,344 mi
Last recorded385,344 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 385,344 miles

suspension component's corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 365,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 340,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 314,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 291,258 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 273,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 257,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 249,499 miles

Front number plate is cracked but readable

Fail 22 Jul 2019 249,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate is cracked but readable

Nearside Front inner wing trim is loose

hand brake pedal has some travel ,needs adjusting

Pass 11 Jul 2018 234,218 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 178,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 177,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,955 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 WPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP12 WPV, 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 SP12 WPV registered?

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

Is SP12 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 WPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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