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AV12 DWN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,993 mi
Last recorded123,993 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,119 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 15 Nov 2023 115,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 114,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 114,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 93,429 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 93,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,226 miles

All tyre treads are getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,126 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 DWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV12 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

AV12 DWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DWN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 DWN have outstanding finance?

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