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VE61 NAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 NAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 96,937 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 96,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 89,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,999 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,355 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,411 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 66,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,658 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 49,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,732 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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VE61 NAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VE61 NAO, 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 VE61 NAO?

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What year was VE61 NAO registered?

VE61 NAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is VE61 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 NAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 NAO have outstanding finance?

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