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EO12 GVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,009 mi
Last recorded217,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 217,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 206,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 195,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 183,383 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 183,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 172,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 163,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 163,875 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 153,186 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 153,186 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 146,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,984 miles

two front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

two front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,029 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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EO12 GVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EO12 GVU, 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 EO12 GVU registered?

EO12 GVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EO12 GVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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