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DA12 TXF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,050 mi
Last recorded202,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 202,050 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 202,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 176,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 165,203 miles

Rear Diff bush weak

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

Horn weak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 165,079 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DPF Blocked

Handbrake pivot stiff

Horn weak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff mounting bush perished

Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,697 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 137,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 111,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,810 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,810 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,073 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 TXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

DA12 TXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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