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WM12 GDV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,252 mi
Last recorded217,252 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 217,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 211,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 205,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 196,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

Offside Rear parking brake weak on offside, parking brake requires maintenance and/or repair

Fail 19 Jun 2023 196,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has become detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

Offside Rear parking brake weak on offside, parking brake requires maintenance and/or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 190,516 miles

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 183,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 183,295 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 169,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,841 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 130,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,796 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside and offside mirrors has slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside and offside mirrors has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,995 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 GDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDV, 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

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What year was WM12 GDV registered?

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

Is WM12 GDV safe to buy?

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