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WR12 CNK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

354,307 mi
Last recorded354,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 CNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 354,307 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged nearside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber perished

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 354,307 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged nearside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber perished

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 342,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper damaged

offside front windscreen washer not working

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2025 342,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front windscreen washer not working

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2024 204,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brakes binding slightly

front bumper loose

spare wheel insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 204,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing SNAPPED IN HUB (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brakes binding slightly

front bumper loose

spare wheel insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 194,955 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 183,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 182,970 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Across front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 173,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,198 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 142,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,737 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint pin loose in hub (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2016 119,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 96,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,122 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,388 miles

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

a lot of movement at hand-brake pedal before brake application

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,388 miles

a lot of movement at hand-brake pedal before brake application

Pass 28 May 2013 37,189 miles

alot of movement at foot brake system of parking brake before brake application

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,728 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION CHECK OFTEN

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29 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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WR12 CNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR12 CNK, 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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WR12 CNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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