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E17 OTL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,782 mi
Last recorded197,782 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 197,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 189,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 182,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 173,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 165,529 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 165,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 153,693 miles

LONG TRAVEL FOOTBRAKE

Fail 24 Feb 2021 153,693 miles

LONG TRAVEL FOOTBRAKE

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 139,086 miles

O/S/F MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,200 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 121,967 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,514 miles

BODY DAMAGED N/S/F

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,798 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,905 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 48,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E17 OTL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E17 OTL, 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 E17 OTL registered?

E17 OTL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is E17 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 OTL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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