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DG62 XAD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,452 mi
Last recorded159,452 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 159,452 miles

rear n/s lens damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2025 159,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear n/s lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2024 147,752 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 147,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,669 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 137,669 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,304 miles

Nearside slight damage rear light lens

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,304 miles

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

Nearside slight damage rear light lens

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,160 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,363 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 103,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 27,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake travel

n/s/f driving light inop

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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DG62 XAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DG62 XAD, 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 DG62 XAD registered?

DG62 XAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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