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WM12 GFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,541 mi
Last recorded198,541 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 198,541 miles

rear of chassis rusting

rear springs rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2024 197,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 178,933 miles

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2022 159,076 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,625 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,693 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,691 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working offside & nearside rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,938 miles

bonnet pull faulty

Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet pull faulty

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,221 miles

near side tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,511 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 GFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

WM12 GFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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