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R1 AWR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 AWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,443 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer clamp missing

Fail 18 Feb 2026 88,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,510 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,464 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer/front securing clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer/front securing clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

horn note/tone poor

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,166 miles

Bonnet release lever defective.

Horn poor sound.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,131 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet pull defective

horn poor

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,644 miles

extra seats fitted

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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R1 AWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R1 AWR, 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 R1 AWR registered?

R1 AWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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