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N5 DSN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,162 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 142,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,007 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,400 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 128,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,955 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,831 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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N5 DSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N5 DSN, 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 N5 DSN registered?

N5 DSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is N5 DSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 DSN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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