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DF12 UUM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 UUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 129,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2026 129,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 108,112 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 108,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 90,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 73,879 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 73,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,536 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 50,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,613 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,353 miles

Nearside Door mirror casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 40,351 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pad wear warning light on dashboard

Nearside Door mirror casing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,743 miles

Brake pad low warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 32,743 miles

Brake pad low warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,228 miles

Emissions emit low reading

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 27,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions emit low reading

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut, perished and severely worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre wall cut and worn on inner and outer edge of tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,837 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres worn low on edges

oil level low

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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DF12 UUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DF12 UUM, 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 DF12 UUM registered?

DF12 UUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is DF12 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 UUM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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