MOT Status
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251,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both outer seats (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both outer seats (5.2.2a)
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
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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