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WM12 GFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,946 mi
Last recorded179,946 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 179,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 179,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 177,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 174,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 171,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Mar 2023 171,878 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear bracket is broken .Clamps are missing along centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside wires were hanging from door

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2022 168,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Centre and rear exhaust U clamps are missing

Rear Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Mar 2022 168,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6mm tread remaining 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Centre and rear exhaust U clamps are missing

Rear Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2021 161,151 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2020 156,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 137,545 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad warning light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 GFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 GFZ, 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 GFZ?

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What year was WM12 GFZ registered?

WM12 GFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is WM12 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 GFZ 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.

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