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A13 LNK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

520,723 mi
Last recorded520,723 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 520,723 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 520,723 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 493,627 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 493,454 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 483,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 442,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 384,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 377,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split and seperate may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 377,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split and seperate may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 367,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 367,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 341,387 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 341,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Glamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 311,867 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bind

Pass 4 Oct 2018 299,822 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 299,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 254,528 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 254,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 224,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 224,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect motor cycle plate fitted (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake figures just met 53% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,980 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 136,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,157 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 199 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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A13 LNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A13 LNK, 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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A13 LNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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