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L23 DDE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,075 mi
Last recorded110,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 110,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 99,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,783 miles

Front Number plate slight loose and damaged.

N/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES NO LOAD RATING ON SIDEWALLS SHOULD HAVE FOR CLASS 7.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,807 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush completely split in half. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,200 miles

Bonnet cable not connected to release handle only able to open with a pair of grips

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 40,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,492 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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L23 DDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 L23 DDE, 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 L23 DDE registered?

L23 DDE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is L23 DDE safe to buy?

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