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PN12 CUA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,713 mi
Last recorded238,713 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 238,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 210,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Fail 23 Oct 2023 210,898 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2022 195,791 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 195,791 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 185,105 miles

Nearside Rear DAMAGED

Pass 20 Oct 2020 174,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 174,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 CUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CUA, 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 PN12 CUA registered?

PN12 CUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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