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R8 SPS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,629 mi
Last recorded181,629 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 181,629 miles

DPF Welded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 179,368 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 177,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 170,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 170,425 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 160,502 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2021 160,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 148,189 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 148,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 138,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear cuts in tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2018 123,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 123,044 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 103,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 82,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,991 miles

Engine management light on.

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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R8 SPS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R8 SPS, 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 R8 SPS registered?

R8 SPS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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