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WU12 MWZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,927 mi
Last recorded172,927 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 172,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 6 Mar 2025 172,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 159,605 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 146,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 in back row and 2 in centre row ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 135,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 134,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,203 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 124,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33 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 MWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

WU12 MWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WU12 MWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 MWZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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