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PN12 CTX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,168 mi
Last recorded143,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 143,168 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 143,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 136,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 126,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 112,923 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 107,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 96,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 78,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 seats

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,843 miles

slight blow at joint of mid section exhast

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex on dpf (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side load door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,269 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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PN12 CTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN12 CTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN12 CTX registered?

PN12 CTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is PN12 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 CTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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