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WV12 UZE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,780 mi
Last recorded195,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 UZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 195,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 195,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 183,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 168,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 156,630 miles

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

rear diff bushes breaking

Fail 26 Jun 2023 156,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear diff bushes breaking

Pass 15 Jun 2022 145,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,173 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 132,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2020 115,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 103,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 103,596 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 88,887 miles

parking brake travel slightly elevated

Pass 12 May 2017 74,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 62,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

rear diff support bushes breaking

Pass 6 May 2015 46,146 miles

rear diff support bush has slight play

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 UZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

WV12 UZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is WV12 UZE safe to buy?

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