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WM12 GDK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,919 mi
Last recorded218,919 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 218,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 199,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 187,715 miles

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

REAR DIFF HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Aug 2022 178,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 167,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,650 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 144,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,080 miles

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

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

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 GDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

WM12 GDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is WM12 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 GDK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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