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WN12 WNZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,176 mi
Last recorded231,176 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 WNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 231,176 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 231,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 133,339 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 133,339 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 124,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 124,328 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 112,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 112,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,959 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 100,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 79,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 48,312 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 48,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,198 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 35,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WNZ, 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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WN12 WNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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