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AV12 XGC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,593 mi
Last recorded191,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 191,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 184,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres low

Pass 21 Aug 2024 177,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight up/down & left/right movement in steering column

Pass 1 Sep 2023 169,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 161,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 143,303 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 133,270 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2019 133,270 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,730 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2018 118,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,426 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,426 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,674 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres sligtly mishapend

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 XGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XGC, 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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AV12 XGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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