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EG12 XVO

2012 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz V129,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,758 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 88,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,473 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,661 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,357 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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EG12 XVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 129,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG12 XVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG12 XVO registered?

EG12 XVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is EG12 XVO safe to buy?

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