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AV12 TWN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,892 mi
Last recorded225,892 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 225,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 213,951 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 213,951 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 187,795 miles

Front lower suspension arms front bushes worn and split

Fail 18 Mar 2020 187,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front lower suspension arms front bushes worn and split

Pass 18 Apr 2019 164,551 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 164,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 159,029 miles

rear exhaust connection clamp deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2018 159,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust connection clamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,635 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 128,091 miles

crack in lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 May 2015 100,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

AV12 TWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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