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S12 DRT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,270 mi
Last recorded105,270 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2026 105,270 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear inner surface quite rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,613 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,265 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,124 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,118 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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S12 DRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S12 DRT, 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 S12 DRT registered?

S12 DRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is S12 DRT safe to buy?

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