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2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 3.0L Diesel · PDL 81

PDL 81

2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05/11/2012. Recorded mileage 95,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Year / Origin
2012 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 31/03/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
95,276 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2987cc

PDL 81 Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
  • 95,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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PDL 81 Mileage History

  1. 29/10/201544,589 mi
  2. 29/10/201544,589 mi
  3. 07/10/201657,495 mi+12,906 mi
  4. 15/10/201657,671 mi+176 mi
  5. 03/11/201769,027 mi+11,356 mi
  6. 13/11/201873,954 mi+4,927 mi
  7. 04/12/201873,975 mi+21 mi
  8. 25/10/201979,326 mi+5,351 mi
  9. 25/10/201979,326 mi
  10. 03/11/202087,248 mi+7,922 mi
  11. 03/11/202087,248 mi
  12. 08/11/202193,960 mi+6,712 mi
  13. 08/11/202193,960 mi
  14. 07/12/202294,785 mi+825 mi
  15. 09/01/202495,112 mi+327 mi
  16. 02/04/202595,276 mi+164 mi

Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

PDL 81 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 12:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (PDL 81) between October 2015 and April 2025.

The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure 2 exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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