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WM12 GCF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,743 mi
Last recorded147,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 138,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 128,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,073 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 120,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 113,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 106,654 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet cable disconnected

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,941 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 100,941 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,535 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 90,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,771 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 79,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,958 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 71,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,888 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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WM12 GCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WM12 GCF, 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 WM12 GCF registered?

WM12 GCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is WM12 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 GCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM12 GCF have outstanding finance?

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