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DF12 BEU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

267,759 mi
Last recorded267,759 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 267,759 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diffrential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured botth side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 258,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill Dented

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 236,596 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 236,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure FRONT (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 209,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 178,067 miles

Rear DIFF BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 178,061 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear DIFF BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,209 miles

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

rear diff mounting bracket bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2019 122,502 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 May 2018 95,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 95,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 70,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,116 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall outer (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DF12 BEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 BEU, 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 DF12 BEU registered?

DF12 BEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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