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LT12 UED

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,670 mi
Last recorded145,670 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 UED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,670 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 145,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,168 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 140,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,917 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 122,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,798 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 113,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,880 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,710 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,692 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 UED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc 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 UED, 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

How do I check the history of LT12 UED?

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What year was LT12 UED registered?

LT12 UED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LT12 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 UED shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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