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WU12 SMV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 111,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 111,290 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,204 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,517 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,664 miles

bonnet release handle not working

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,988 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r park brake grabbing slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,003 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 SMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

WU12 SMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WU12 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 SMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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