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PN12 CXC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,167 mi
Last recorded194,167 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 CXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 194,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 183,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 158,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,058 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,778 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,831 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 115,831 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror backing cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,746 miles

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

Brake wear indicator on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

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 CXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 CXC, 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

How do I check the history of PN12 CXC?

You can check the full history of PN12 CXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN12 CXC registered?

PN12 CXC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is PN12 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 CXC 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.

Does PN12 CXC have outstanding finance?

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