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F22 ELO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,120 mi
Last recorded249,120 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 249,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 245,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 245,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 238,686 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 225,808 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Carrier from front windscreen,

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2022 209,431 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides rear of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 196,285 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn down to wear safety indicators , (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 181,736 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 154,172 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides, (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,831 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 121,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,473 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Sides, (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,695 miles

Rear Hand Brake Effort Only 17% efficient !

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,664 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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F22 ELO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F22 ELO, 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 F22 ELO registered?

F22 ELO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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