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LT12 UCC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,833 mi
Last recorded247,833 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 UCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 247,833 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 247,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 228,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 220,661 miles

Central exhaust bracket insecure

prop shaft donut has cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2023 220,661 miles

Central exhaust bracket insecure

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

prop shaft donut has cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 194,544 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 194,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 180,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 158,672 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,512 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,512 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2018 117,524 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 98,400 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 98,400 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

park brake only just met requirement

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,049 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers slightly smearing

engine management warning light stays on

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 UCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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