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C4 EFS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 EFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective upper limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 76,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective upper limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,353 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 71,363 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel long

Fail 17 May 2024 71,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted 1of2 bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 22 May 2023 69,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 65,310 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,952 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 60,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,640 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,115 miles

exhaust centre pipe clamp broken exhaust still secure

parking brake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,245 miles

Offside Rear wearing close to wear markers

front driving lamp inop

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,617 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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C4 EFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C4 EFS, 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 C4 EFS registered?

C4 EFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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