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TR53 NAR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,268 mi
Last recorded172,268 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR53 NAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 172,268 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 172,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2025 159,146 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 159,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,513 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 143,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 131,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,705 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 114,702 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,712 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,622 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2019 93,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,365 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,865 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,502 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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TR53 NAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TR53 NAR, 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 TR53 NAR registered?

TR53 NAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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