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WV12 GNU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

255,018 mi
Last recorded255,018 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 255,018 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 254,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2021 240,990 miles

advice on slight chip on front windscreen not in line of vision

Fail 21 Sep 2021 240,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advice on slight chip on front windscreen not in line of vision

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2020 226,621 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 187,589 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 187,589 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 157,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2018 157,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 123,174 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2017 123,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 99,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,406 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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WV12 GNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WV12 GNU, 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 WV12 GNU registered?

WV12 GNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WV12 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 GNU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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