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DE12 XMY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

415,238 mi
Last recorded415,238 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 415,238 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, suspension components front to rear slight surface corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 15 Jul 2023 415,238 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both side brake pipe, suspension components front to rear slight surface corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 26 Mar 2022 252,763 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 252,761 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 249,843 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 249,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 233,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 233,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 192,144 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 192,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2017 150,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,597 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,543 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,384 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE12 XMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE12 XMY, 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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DE12 XMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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