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AV62 GZU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 126,519 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 27 Feb 2023 123,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,242 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F + O/S/F ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 119,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F + O/S/F ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,124 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 116,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,351 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 106,345 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 100,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 93,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,315 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 GZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV62 GZU, 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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How do I check the history of AV62 GZU?

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What year was AV62 GZU registered?

AV62 GZU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is AV62 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 GZU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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