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AR12 TEL

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 81,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,664 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 69,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,955 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,002 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 50,002 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,281 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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AR12 TEL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 AR12 TEL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR12 TEL registered?

AR12 TEL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AR12 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 TEL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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