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AV12 DZC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake readings have only met min standard suggest system requires adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,069 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 136,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exaust bracket broken rear

Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,501 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 110,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber holed

exhaust clamp rusted through

Pass 4 May 2016 90,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,786 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 DZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DZC, 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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What year was AV12 DZC registered?

AV12 DZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is AV12 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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