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PE12 XHH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 XHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,952 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 65,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm outer ball joint has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fuel flap top bracket broken, at time of test the flap stays in play and doesn't stick out

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 54,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,992 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,641 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Hair line cracks in both front brake discs

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet prop missing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,782 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay bonnet protector missing

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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PE12 XHH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE12 XHH, 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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PE12 XHH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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