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12 AEY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,038 mi
Last recorded135,038 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 AEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 121,601 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 105,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 89,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,603 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 70,603 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,888 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 63,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,850 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 55,850 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 48,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,840 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,503 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 24,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,746 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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12 AEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 12 AEY, 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 12 AEY registered?

12 AEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is 12 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 AEY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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