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LT12 SNK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,598 mi
Last recorded188,598 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 SNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 188,598 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 188,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 182,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 182,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 173,332 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 173,332 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 162,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 146,138 miles

under tray fittted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,350 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,766 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 116,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,237 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 SNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SNK, 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 LT12 SNK registered?

LT12 SNK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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