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X23 MML

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,170 mi
Last recorded171,170 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 MML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 171,170 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 171,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,584 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 163,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,471 miles

exhaust bracket missing

exhaust clamps missing x 2

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,120 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 105,120 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn FRONT prop shaft (rear) joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,560 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,595 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,104 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X23 MML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 X23 MML, 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 X23 MML registered?

X23 MML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is X23 MML safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 MML 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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