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WU12 MLV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

251,493 mi
Last recorded251,493 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 251,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 242,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper defective

Pass 15 Oct 2024 239,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases No sleeve/clamp on centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 239,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases no sleeve on centre exhaust minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 236,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective Centre & rear exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 236,944 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective Centre & rear exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 234,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower reflector missing

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

handbrake peformance only just met 16%

horn sounds harsh

Pass 26 Jul 2021 230,745 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear reflector missing

Pass 4 Aug 2020 215,432 miles

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 215,432 miles

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 214,055 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 1 Mar 2018 188,617 miles

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both outer seats (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 188,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both outer seats (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 158,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 134,234 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush of two (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,663 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,613 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 MLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

WU12 MLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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