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L2 TXE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

282,879 mi
Last recorded282,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 282,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 282,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2025 268,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 252,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 245,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 243,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 228,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 214,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 199,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 183,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 179,319 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 176,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 170,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 163,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 146,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 123,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 102,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,594 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut but not to cord.

Pass 23 May 2014 51,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,601 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 24,163 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 24,163 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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L2 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 L2 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 L2 TXE registered?

L2 TXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is L2 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 TXE shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L2 TXE have outstanding finance?

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