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RTO 642

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,147 mi
Last recorded62,147 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 642
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 62,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 59,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 58,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 50,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,475 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 44,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,933 miles

Registration ; rear number plate starting to delaminate

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 34,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RTO 642 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RTO 642, 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

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What year was RTO 642 registered?

RTO 642 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is RTO 642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTO 642 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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