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CA12 CGK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,490 mi
Last recorded125,490 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 125,490 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 125,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 116,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 108,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 92,206 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 86,691 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 86,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,382 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts noisy on lock too lock check (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,334 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top mounts noisy on lock too lock check (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close too limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,665 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 CGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA12 CGK, 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 CA12 CGK registered?

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

Is CA12 CGK safe to buy?

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