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WR12 FHB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,289 mi
Last recorded191,289 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 191,289 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((( Borderline ))) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/close to limit. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Moisture in light unit.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 191,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. ((( Borderline ))) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/close to limit. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Moisture in light unit and cracked.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 184,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 165,948 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Fail 6 Jan 2023 165,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 158,664 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,611 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 150,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,037 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,037 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,294 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 121,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,860 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 FHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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