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VE62 EFM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,760 mi
Last recorded226,760 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 226,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 226,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 214,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 200,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 189,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 176,091 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 176,086 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 152,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 129,659 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 129,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65R 16C 107/105T (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 101,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65R16C 107/105T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 77,854 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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VE62 EFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE62 EFM, 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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VE62 EFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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