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N500 DML

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 DML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 164,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 164,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 154,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at bottom of screen not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 145,706 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 145,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,371 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 133,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,140 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 107,140 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foreward bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,369 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on edges

n/s mirror broken

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,039 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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N500 DML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N500 DML, 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 N500 DML registered?

N500 DML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for N500 DML shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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