2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · MR52 ADE
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 148,136 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MR52 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 148,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MR52 ADE Mileage History
- 16/08/2024141,952 mi
- 01/08/2025145,448 mi+3,496 mi
- 12/08/2025145,455 mi+7 mi
- 03/08/2026148,124 mi+2,669 mi
- 04/08/2026148,136 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MR52 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (MR52 ADE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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