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MXI 263

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,094 mi
Last recorded183,094 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 263
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 183,094 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 183,081 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side osr and nsr (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2025 171,630 miles

h/brake effort on limit

Fail 5 Sep 2025 171,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 157,520 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 157,520 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 145,990 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,840 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 130,830 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,964 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 115,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 109,418 miles

h/brake effort on limit

Fail 28 Apr 2020 109,418 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 97,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,486 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,486 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 263 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 263, 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 263 registered?

MXI 263 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is MXI 263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 263 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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