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LT12 UEA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,014 mi
Last recorded165,014 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 UEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 165,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 154,274 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 154,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 150,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 148,304 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 148,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 142,378 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,697 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 134,378 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 134,378 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 116,780 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 May 2018 96,424 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 74,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,886 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 28,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 UEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT12 UEA registered?

LT12 UEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is LT12 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 UEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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