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G5 TXE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

240,303 mi
Last recorded240,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 240,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2025 232,043 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 232,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel steering inoperative and control of vehicle adversely affected (2.1.3 (h) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2025 218,701 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 205,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 188,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 172,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 164,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 156,297 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,775 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 115,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 98,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 88,103 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 88,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,443 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 53,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 35,357 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,254 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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G5 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G5 TXE, 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 G5 TXE registered?

G5 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is G5 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 TXE shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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