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S400 DOO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,551 mi
Last recorded196,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 DOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 196,551 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 187,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 177,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 167,615 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 167,611 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 159,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,983 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2019 138,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 138,982 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side long travel (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 135,292 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 May 2019 135,292 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2018 115,847 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 115,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 99,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

the o/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

Pass 26 May 2015 60,446 miles

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

the o/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

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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S400 DOO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S400 DOO, 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 S400 DOO registered?

S400 DOO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is S400 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S400 DOO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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