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AV62 OBL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,189 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake Lens Cracked

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,515 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 May 2023 94,496 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 94,496 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,037 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 14 Aug 2021 78,559 miles

engine cover & under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,159 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 OBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

AV62 OBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is AV62 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 OBL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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