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M16 VTO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

354,989 mi
Last recorded354,989 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 VTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 354,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 348,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 336,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 324,359 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 324,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 319,317 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 319,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 313,200 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 313,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 297,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 294,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 286,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 281,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 274,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 272,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 268,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 263,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 258,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 253,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 251,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 233,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 190,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 145,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,631 miles

;ong travel on parking brake peddle close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,285 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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M16 VTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M16 VTO, 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 M16 VTO registered?

M16 VTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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