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EW 8

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,759 mi
Last recorded148,759 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW 8
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 148,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 148,759 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,162 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 143,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,955 miles

Front bumper held on with tape.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, poor condition. 2455018. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer edges, poor condition. 2455018. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, poor condition. 2455018. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 136,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml-on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2455018. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper held on with tape.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, poor condition. 2455018. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer edges, poor condition. 2455018. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, poor condition. 2455018. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body condition poor

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front wing and bumper tapped up

offside mirror has slight damage

Fail 23 Mar 2023 128,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

body condition poor

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front wing and bumper tapped up

offside mirror has slight damage

Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,309 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 105,417 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/50r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,047 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,439 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 49,937 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,753 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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EW 8 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EW 8, 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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EW 8 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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