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AV62 ALO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,924 mi
Last recorded175,924 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 175,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 150,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,176 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 116,176 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both isdes (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,607 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 91,605 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2017 45,351 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,054 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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AV62 ALO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV62 ALO, 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 AV62 ALO registered?

AV62 ALO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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