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LT12 SPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 129,492 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 123,840 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 117,040 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,241 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 89,241 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,970 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,397 miles

o/s/rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,959 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,858 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre cut in side wall not to cords

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 SPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

LT12 SPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LT12 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 SPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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