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V26 CCC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,853 mi
Last recorded142,853 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 CCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 142,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 142,853 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,954 miles

Back box hanger corroded off

Exhaust centre section hanger corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 129,953 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 129,953 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,204 miles

Central centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 123,203 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,572 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 112,752 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury fuel filler flap missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,762 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,846 miles

n/s rear tyre approaching limit for wear ( central of tread )

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,371 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit for wear

Fail 8 Jul 2015 24,360 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,360 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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V26 CCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 V26 CCC, 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 V26 CCC registered?

V26 CCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is V26 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 CCC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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