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X1 CBK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,767 mi
Last recorded195,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 CBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 195,767 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 195,767 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 186,819 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 172,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 156,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 140,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 140,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,739 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,529 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,772 miles

parking brake has a lot of free travel

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres on wear limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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X1 CBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc 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 X1 CBK, 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 X1 CBK registered?

X1 CBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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