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WV12 YEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 127,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both forward rear of sills corroded beside side step hanger but outside prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,093 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 123,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 119,460 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside day time running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwards starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 102,707 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,289 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 YEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc 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 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 YEL registered?

WV12 YEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is WV12 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 YEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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