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V6 TAK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

343,857 mi
Last recorded343,857 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 TAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 343,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 343,857 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 314,416 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 314,416 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps near side / off side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 292,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 292,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 264,729 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 264,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 228,096 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 200,350 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 200,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 188,371 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 161,779 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 161,778 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside rear lower ball joint/steering cup

Pass 21 May 2013 26,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V6 TAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V6 TAK, 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 V6 TAK registered?

V6 TAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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