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L12 MSX

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,006 mi
Last recorded200,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 200,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 189,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 181,532 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 181,486 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 166,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 166,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 155,647 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 144,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 132,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,518 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 107,969 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,912 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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L12 MSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 110,190 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 L12 MSX, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L12 MSX registered?

L12 MSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is L12 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 MSX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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