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PN12 CWU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

274,112 mi
Last recorded274,112 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 274,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 242,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 242,383 miles

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 201,604 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 201,384 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,127 miles

rear indicators fading to white

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuff hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

rear indicators fading to white

Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear mirror ()

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted at station (1.8)

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

Pass 21 May 2016 82,591 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 82,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,052 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 CWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN12 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

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

Is PN12 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 CWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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