MOT Status
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170,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f drl bulb in-op
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f drl bulb in-op
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF12 VXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EF12 VXB, 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 EF12 VXB registered?
EF12 VXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2012.
Is EF12 VXB safe to buy?
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