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CA12 CFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,916 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Heavy

Pass 1 Aug 2024 114,338 miles

Low Reserve Travel On Parking Brake

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power Steering Heavy

Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,462 miles

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

Low Reserve Travel On Parking Brake Lever

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power Steering Heavy

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Heavy

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 108,633 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power Steering Heavy

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,005 miles

Steering slightly heavy

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,075 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,337 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2016 67,833 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e m l light on

Fail 31 Jul 2016 67,833 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e m l light on

Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,160 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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CA12 CFX 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 CA12 CFX, 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 CA12 CFX registered?

CA12 CFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is CA12 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 CFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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