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PN12 CXA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,168 mi
Last recorded143,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 143,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,767 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,581 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 135,581 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 132,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 127,029 miles

no emmisions detected

Fail 26 Jun 2021 127,023 miles

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

no emmisions detected

Pass 3 Jun 2020 111,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,902 miles

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,291 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 CXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

PN12 CXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is PN12 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 CXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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