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AV12 DWP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

232,149 mi
Last recorded232,149 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 232,149 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 222,119 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 221,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 209,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 198,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 181,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 168,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 157,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,172 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 DWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DWP, 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

How do I check the history of AV12 DWP?

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What year was AV12 DWP registered?

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

Is AV12 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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