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CA11 PHE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 PHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,668 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

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

handbrake long travel at foot pedal

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 105,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear travel on parking brake (foot)

Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear travel on parking brake (foot)

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,961 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 81,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,535 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,791 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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CA11 PHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA11 PHE, 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 CA11 PHE registered?

CA11 PHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is CA11 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA11 PHE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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