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X2 AVA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,501 mi
Last recorded268,501 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 AVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 268,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 256,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test And centre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 249,200 miles

slight knocking from steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2024 249,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

slight knocking from steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2023 240,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 240,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 229,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 228,729 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 228,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 226,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 226,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 222,197 miles

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

handbrake adjustment reserve travel almost at maximum limit

Fail 18 Mar 2019 222,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limits 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 217,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 217,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 196,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,475 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,010 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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X2 AVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X2 AVA, 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 X2 AVA registered?

X2 AVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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