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NL12 NLM

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 94,443 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 66,623 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 44,266 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,612 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 25,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,035 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 19,035 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 18,984 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,882 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,266 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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NL12 NLM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL12 NLM, 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 NL12 NLM registered?

NL12 NLM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is NL12 NLM safe to buy?

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