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WP12 HDE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,530 mi
Last recorded214,530 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 214,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 202,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 191,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 186,199 miles

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

ns and os rear shock bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2020 186,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning power steering inop (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engiwn covers fitted

ns and os rear shock bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2018 171,190 miles

ns and os rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf wheel arch cover missing

osr tyre wearing on egdes and nail in main tread

slight oil leak on gearbox and rear axle

Fail 20 Jun 2018 171,162 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinking under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen os (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view os door mirror broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns and os rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf wheel arch cover missing

osr tyre wearing on egdes and nail in main tread

slight oil leak on gearbox and rear axle

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,730 miles

engine covers fitted

ns and osf lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

ns and osr shock absorber bushes deteriorated

oil leak on axle

parking brake travel high

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2017 147,730 miles

Side repeater not working os (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted

ns and osf lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

ns and osr shock absorber bushes deteriorated

oil leak on axle

parking brake travel high

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,125 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

NS AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH DETERIORATED

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

OSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE AND OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working OSR (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working NS AND OS (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

NS AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH DETERIORATED

NSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE AND OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads approx 60% worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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WP12 HDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WP12 HDE, 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 WP12 HDE registered?

WP12 HDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WP12 HDE safe to buy?

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