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AV12 DME

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,376 mi
Last recorded23,376 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 23,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,589 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 20,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 16,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 16,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,402 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 16,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 7,943 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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AV12 DME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV12 DME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 DME registered?

AV12 DME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AV12 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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