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RAE 14S

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,382 mi
Last recorded218,382 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAE 14S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 218,382 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 213,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 208,860 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 203,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 187,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 179,260 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing to pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 178,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing to pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 152,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp broken

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 152,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet pull handle & cable broken

Brake fluid level on minimum

Coolant level on minimum

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light inop

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp broken

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 130,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

bonnet release broken

noise fan/belt area

Fail 10 Nov 2017 130,140 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

bonnet release broken

noise fan/belt area

Pass 19 Nov 2016 99,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,408 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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RAE 14S is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RAE 14S, 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 RAE 14S registered?

RAE 14S is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is RAE 14S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAE 14S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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