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WN12 WNS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,976 mi
Last recorded139,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 WNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 139,976 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 139,976 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,820 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 132,820 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,135 miles

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

tank strap bent

Fail 15 Jan 2024 124,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tank strap bent

Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,010 miles

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

Rear exhaust u clamp broken

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knock (2.2.2 (c))

fuel tank strap bent

travel on parking brake

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,901 miles

Excess travel on park brake

Exhaust rear u clamp broken

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,101 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,101 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,910 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,593 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,066 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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WN12 WNS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WN12 WNS, 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 WN12 WNS registered?

WN12 WNS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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