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AE12 HWS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,474 mi
Last recorded117,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 117,474 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front BUMPER INSECURE

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BRAKE BACK PLATE (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 117,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,706 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 109,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,621 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f,n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,621 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f,n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 82,705 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 82,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 69,595 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

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

signs of exhaust rubbing on o/s/r driveshaft

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

signs of exhaust rubbing on o/s/r driveshaft

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad wear indicator light on at dash

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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AE12 HWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc 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 AE12 HWS, 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 AE12 HWS registered?

AE12 HWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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