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PR04 BOX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR04 BOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff mounting bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 77,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff mounting bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 59,981 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Tail pipe bracket corroded & detatched (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 59,981 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Tail pipe bracket corroded & detatched (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 51,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,816 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,320 miles

Offside Rear Light lens cracked & has water ingress

Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,611 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked and water ingress

Pass 18 Dec 2018 30,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 24,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 21,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 15,972 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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PR04 BOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PR04 BOX, 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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PR04 BOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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