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CR08 COW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,800 mi
Last recorded175,800 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR08 COW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 175,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,097 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 130,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,961 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 93,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,683 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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CR08 COW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CR08 COW, 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 CR08 COW registered?

CR08 COW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is CR08 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR08 COW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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