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MXI 13

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,793 mi
Last recorded167,793 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 13
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 167,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 162,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close top limit/cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,436 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 156,436 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,998 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 117,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 108,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,885 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

horn sounds harsh when operating

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MXI 13 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MXI 13, 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 MXI 13 registered?

MXI 13 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MXI 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 13 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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