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DH03 AND

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,983 mi
Last recorded127,983 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 AND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,983 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 115,464 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 115,463 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,131 miles

cannot open bonnet but in its secured postion

Fail 23 Feb 2023 112,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear hanging bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cannot open bonnet but in its secured postion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,021 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,553 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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DH03 AND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DH03 AND, 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 DH03 AND registered?

DH03 AND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DH03 AND safe to buy?

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