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2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,469 mi
Last recorded176,469 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 CPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 176,469 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips and crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush cracking and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush cracking and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting defective but still secured by other mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 176,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working No pump sound. (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips and crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush cracking and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush cracking and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting defective but still secured by other mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 174,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 174,342 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 170,411 miles

Nearside Front of front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front of front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 170,411 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front of front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front of front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 160,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cracked and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 160,946 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cracked and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 152,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 152,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer clamp missing. not leaking or loose at this time

Pass 13 Apr 2021 143,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Outer seat ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged crack offside front lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 131,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 124,696 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 116,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,609 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 83,832 miles

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

rear brake disc's worn

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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DA12 CPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA12 CPU, 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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DA12 CPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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