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ML04 MWL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,533 mi
Last recorded163,533 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 163,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 146,279 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 132,576 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,493 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush split /torn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre light inop? (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 98,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush split /torn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre light inop? (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,770 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,203 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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ML04 MWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML04 MWL, 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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ML04 MWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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