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WM12 GCV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,597 mi
Last recorded201,597 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 201,597 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 201,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 193,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 186,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges cracking and heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 186,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges cracking and heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 182,575 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 182,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 160,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,149 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

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 GCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WM12 GCV, 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 WM12 GCV?

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What year was WM12 GCV registered?

WM12 GCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is WM12 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 GCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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