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WU12 MEV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 109,417 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 99,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes going to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear park brake imbalance 35%/ efficiency 21%

Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,176 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 68,176 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,933 miles

exhaust emissions not registering .......

Fail 8 Jun 2019 61,933 miles

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

exhaust emissions not registering .......

Pass 22 May 2018 54,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,835 miles

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

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

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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WU12 MEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU12 MEV, 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 WU12 MEV registered?

WU12 MEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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