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RX12 GAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,433 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to 10 years old

Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 67,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,718 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,039 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,992 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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RX12 GAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX12 GAO, 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 RX12 GAO registered?

RX12 GAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is RX12 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX12 GAO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX12 GAO have outstanding finance?

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