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AV62 OEP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,357 mi
Last recorded163,357 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 156,541 miles

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

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

Rear rear chassis and general body corrosion

rear differential bushes perished

Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear diff bushes perrished

underbody and inner and outer seals corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 146,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

rear diff bushes perrished

underbody and inner and outer seals corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,117 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Fail 1 Mar 2023 139,117 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff upper bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Feb 2022 130,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff upper bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,477 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 88,477 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,015 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 62,015 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,435 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 43,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,506 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 OEP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

AV62 OEP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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