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H6 RAU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,393 mi
Last recorded179,393 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 179,393 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 173,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pies (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 173,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pies (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 168,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 160,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 160,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 152,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes peeling and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes peeling and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake needs slight adjustment

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes peeling and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes peeling and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,386 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,668 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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H6 RAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H6 RAU, 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 H6 RAU registered?

H6 RAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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