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EFC 299A

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,442 mi
Last recorded193,442 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 299A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 193,442 miles

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

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

diff leaking

offside and nearside front tyres right on limit

rear chassis rails and suspension mounting points getting corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 193,442 miles

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

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

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

diff leaking

offside and nearside front tyres right on limit

rear chassis rails and suspension mounting points getting corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 174,809 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis rails and rear suspension mounting points getting corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 162,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 162,734 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lazy both rears

rear brake backplates getting corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,076 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,672 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and outer walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,025 miles

all four tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking and several cuts present on outer walls

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands and showing signs of deformity

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EFC 299A is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFC 299A, 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 EFC 299A registered?

EFC 299A is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is EFC 299A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 299A shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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