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EX12 MVG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

295,407 mi
Last recorded295,407 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 MVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 295,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 288,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

slight coolant leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Mar 2022 283,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 260,411 miles

steering rack noise lock to lock.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 260,411 miles

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

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

steering rack noise lock to lock.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 245,384 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2017 245,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2017 238,982 miles

DPF service light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop donut slightly splitting

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 238,982 miles

DPF service light is on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop donut slightly splitting

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 231,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test You are not allowed items or damage larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged Both (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft rubber donut is splitting

Fail 21 Aug 2017 230,765 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside mirror housing broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test You are not allowed items or damage larger than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged Both (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft rubber donut is splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2016 187,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 183,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 183,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 149,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions reading to low for machine to pick up

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,264 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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EX12 MVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX12 MVG, 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 EX12 MVG registered?

EX12 MVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EX12 MVG safe to buy?

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