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AV62 OBU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,271 mi
Last recorded143,271 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,797 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing however system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear slight damage to corner

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing however system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 136,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears - rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 136,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears - rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 130,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 130,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 124,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 122,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,225 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 99,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,918 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,187 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,187 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 OBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OBU, 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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AV62 OBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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