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DE12 XMZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,589 mi
Last recorded198,589 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 198,589 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 198,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 184,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 171,275 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top shock bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

both front wishbone front bushes starting to deteriorate

rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 14 May 2021 171,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 21/5 watt capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top shock bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

both front wishbone front bushes starting to deteriorate

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 16 May 2020 158,414 miles

both front wishbone front bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2019 146,468 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 146,468 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 133,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 133,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 123,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside hand brake performance slightly low

Fail 10 May 2017 123,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside hand brake performance slightly low

Pass 17 May 2016 114,062 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 104,555 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 19 May 2015 104,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

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 XMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMZ, 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 DE12 XMZ registered?

DE12 XMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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