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C15 CSL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 CSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,421 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,310 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR+OSR (5.3.2 (c))

rear differential mounting bush excessively worn

Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,310 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR+OSR (5.3.2 (c))

rear differential mounting bush excessively worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,425 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 77,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,366 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 58,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,670 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,697 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 24,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,966 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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C15 CSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C15 CSL, 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 C15 CSL registered?

C15 CSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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