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NL12 UDS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,905 mi
Last recorded176,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 176,905 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 157,528 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 148,824 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,675 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 95,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 94,914 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output near side and off side (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,576 miles

under bonnet and underneath covers covering some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,376 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads 90% worn

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 UDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NL12 UDS, 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 NL12 UDS registered?

NL12 UDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is NL12 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 UDS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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