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PE62 COU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,432 mi
Last recorded180,432 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 180,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 168,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,016 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 144,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 144,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,155 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 130,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 115,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,200 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 103,199 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,786 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,402 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,400 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,233 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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PE62 COU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE62 COU, 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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PE62 COU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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