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RF12 VWR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,322 mi
Last recorded164,322 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 VWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 164,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 159,028 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive upper rear of egine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 151,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 143,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear water drops inside tail light lens

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,771 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,216 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 94,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,006 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,006 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported section to rear box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,082 miles

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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RF12 VWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc 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 RF12 VWR, 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 RF12 VWR registered?

RF12 VWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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