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AX12 EVG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,920 mi
Last recorded152,920 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,330 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear mounting bracket corroded but exhaust still secure at present time (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak-engine?

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/damaged zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/cracked zone B at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,116 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/damaged zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone B at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine?

Pass 5 Oct 2023 151,856 miles

Oil leak engine?

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked/chipped/damaged both zones. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 150,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 150,409 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 150,409 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 150,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 149,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 143,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,017 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AX12 EVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX12 EVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX12 EVG registered?

AX12 EVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AX12 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 EVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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