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VA11 ESK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,369 mi
Last recorded156,369 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 ESK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 156,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise further investigation or replacement ()

Parking brake lever near end of travel

Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,869 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearing acceptable wear limits ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort lower than expected, (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel, adjustment or repair may be required.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel. Adjustment or repair may be required.

Fail 5 Apr 2024 137,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel. Adjustment or repair may be required.

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,202 miles

All rear passenger seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 29 Mar 2023 125,202 miles

All rear passenger seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement ()

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,260 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 102,246 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,791 miles

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,100 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,099 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut to inner side wall close to excessive

Fail 16 Mar 2015 27,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has cut to inner side wall close to excessive

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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VA11 ESK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA11 ESK, 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

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What year was VA11 ESK registered?

VA11 ESK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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