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AX12 EWG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,305 mi
Last recorded184,305 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 184,305 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low in comparison to nearside

Pass 24 Feb 2024 183,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 174,326 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 157,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 147,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,463 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,459 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,582 miles

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

Nearside rear damage close to limit of pass. advise repair.

Rear brake pads low.

front tyres heavy edge wear.

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 EWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EWG, 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 AX12 EWG registered?

AX12 EWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is AX12 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 EWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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