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T12 AKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,806 mi
Last recorded181,806 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 181,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 178,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 173,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 153,264 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 143,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 130,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 130,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,137 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,678 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T12 AKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 T12 AKU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T12 AKU registered?

T12 AKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is T12 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 AKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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