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DA12 MFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear disc brake back plate corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2025 127,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear disc brake back plate corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,812 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn close just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,093 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mileage cannot be read clearly

Fail 27 Jul 2016

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 rubber mounts missing on exhuast

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate worn

handbrake needs adjusting

mileage cannot be read clearly

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,365 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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DA12 MFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA12 MFU, 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 DA12 MFU registered?

DA12 MFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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