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RA12 UUX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

394,942 mi
Last recorded394,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 394,942 miles

steering rack has play

Pass 20 Aug 2025 369,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

body work damages in places

Fail 15 Aug 2025 368,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides at lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner ones metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body work damages in places

Pass 24 Aug 2024 326,679 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides around seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

body work damages in places

front bumper cracked and damaged

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 17%

Pass 8 Aug 2023 285,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in offside upper areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic trim surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides around seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres edges worn smooth

Pass 9 Aug 2022 250,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic trim surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 223,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 205,380 miles

Front Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 179,345 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 179,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 154,875 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 110,982 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,278 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 52,811 miles

emissions too clean to record

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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RA12 UUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RA12 UUX, 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 RA12 UUX registered?

RA12 UUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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