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WN12 DFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,587 mi
Last recorded179,587 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 DFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 179,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 174,961 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 171,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 163,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 148,281 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,031 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,445 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s steering rack gaiters slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WN12 DFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WN12 DFO, 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 WN12 DFO registered?

WN12 DFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WN12 DFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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