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WU12 MWG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,604 miles

Exhaust paste on exhaust system

Underside undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,429 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake mechanism not returning freely when applied (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger parted at the front and at the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,886 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 80,886 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,276 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cracked not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,565 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 62,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,712 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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WU12 MWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

WU12 MWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 MWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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