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G7 TXE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

238,211 mi
Last recorded238,211 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 238,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 228,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 221,001 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2025 221,001 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2025 216,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 206,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 186,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 176,933 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 176,513 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 170,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 170,190 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 165,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 152,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 143,597 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 117,684 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 117,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 104,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,245 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 96,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,381 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,039 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,136 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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G7 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G7 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 G7 TXE registered?

G7 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is G7 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 TXE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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