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R50 SBT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,269 mi
Last recorded179,269 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 179,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 169,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 156,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 149,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 91,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 74,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

park brake travel close to limit

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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R50 SBT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R50 SBT, 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 R50 SBT?

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What year was R50 SBT registered?

R50 SBT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is R50 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 SBT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R50 SBT have outstanding finance?

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