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LT12 SOA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front drl inop

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 70,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front drl inop

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,166 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drl inop

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake wear warning on centre dash

Fail 2 Oct 2024 62,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drl inop

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake wear warning on centre dash

Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 53,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear worn lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber wear/split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight inner tie-rod ()

Nearside Rear tyre small lump inner sidewall advise replace

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear worn lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber wear/split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight inner tie-rod ()

Nearside Rear tyre small lump inner sidewall advise replace

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front bench ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,750 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,080 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 SOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

LT12 SOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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