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AX12 EXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,300 mi
Last recorded166,300 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 166,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 153,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

inner sills slight corrosion

rear diff bushes worn

Fail 12 Aug 2025 153,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

inner sills slight corrosion

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,601 miles

Brake warning light on but wear indicator hasn't been hit

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 142,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake warning light on but wear indicator hasn't been hit

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 92,409 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AX12 EXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

AX12 EXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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