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R65 TAL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,359 mi
Last recorded161,359 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 TAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,359 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,509 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 146,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 146,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 140,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,519 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view been repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R65 TAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R65 TAL, 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 R65 TAL registered?

R65 TAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is R65 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 TAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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