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DF12 GVO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 153,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 153,017 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen broken len,s missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 141,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,533 miles

Advise low pad warning light on but pads appear ok,

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror casing accident damage, (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and cracked, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deep lip on outer edge of disc, (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and cracked, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deep lip on outer edge of disc, (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 121,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise low pad warning light on but pads appear ok,

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror casing accident damage, (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and cracked, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deep lip on outer edge of disc, (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and cracked, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deep lip on outer edge of disc, (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,488 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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DF12 GVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

DF12 GVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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