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AV62 OBS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 133,298 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise attention to clamp corroded centre pipe to tailpipe

Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,187 miles

Central Rear seat belt clip poor

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust box rusted

Fail 2 Oct 2025 127,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt clip poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust box rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,352 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 119,113 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 13 Oct 2023 111,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 103,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,617 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 89,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,728 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,757 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,741 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 OBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 3,000cc 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 AV62 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

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

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