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LT12 SNJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,044 mi
Last recorded240,044 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 240,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,172 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 222,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 204,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 204,135 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 166,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 166,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 163,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 163,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Inner wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 125,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 125,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,236 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 87,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,532 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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LT12 SNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT12 SNJ, 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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LT12 SNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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