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AE62 EKG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,244 mi
Last recorded198,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 EKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 198,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 193,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 188,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 180,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 171,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 171,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 158,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,652 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working/none testable

Nearside Front plastic wing guard damaged

Offside Rear lens cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake would benefit for adjustment

Fail 19 Dec 2019 148,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working/none testable

Nearside Front plastic wing guard damaged

Offside Rear lens cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake would benefit for adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2018 135,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,319 miles

Heavy play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,822 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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AE62 EKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE62 EKG, 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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AE62 EKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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