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AV12 XFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 158,025 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 143,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 128,647 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 128,647 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2023 114,629 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on dashboard lit

Fail 30 May 2023 114,629 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator on dashboard lit

Pass 5 May 2022 100,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 100,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 90,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls 225/55/R17c 104/102H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,722 miles

1x exhaust clamp broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2019 72,721 miles

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

1x exhaust clamp broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,033 miles

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,818 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 XFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

AV12 XFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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