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RF12 XEX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,645 mi
Last recorded173,645 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 173,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 168,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 164,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 160,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 155,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 151,320 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 145,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 106,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,276 miles

slight crack in front windscreen

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 XEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF12 XEX?

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What year was RF12 XEX registered?

RF12 XEX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is RF12 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 XEX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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