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V20 VEH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,485 mi
Last recorded100,485 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 VEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 100,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 89,692 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsr and osr shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,006 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 41,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,958 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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V20 VEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V20 VEH, 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

How do I check the history of V20 VEH?

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What year was V20 VEH registered?

V20 VEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is V20 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V20 VEH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V20 VEH have outstanding finance?

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