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VA12 EEF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 101,721 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 101,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 93,548 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 93,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 83,012 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VA12 EEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VA12 EEF, 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 VA12 EEF?

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What year was VA12 EEF registered?

VA12 EEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is VA12 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 EEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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