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WM12 GKA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,898 mi
Last recorded196,898 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 196,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 189,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 189,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 185,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 185,665 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))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 119,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive air con pipe leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,660 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,835 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,103 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,463 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,477 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,427 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,772 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 GKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GKA, 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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WM12 GKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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