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AY61 CUV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 CUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,693 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central mount corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective central mount corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 80,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 66,354 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 56,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 45,732 miles

Chip to windscreen outside zone "A".

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,721 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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AY61 CUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 AY61 CUV, 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 AY61 CUV registered?

AY61 CUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is AY61 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 CUV 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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