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SA54 STA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,745 mi
Last recorded175,745 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 175,745 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 175,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 166,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 166,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 153,386 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 153,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,764 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 138,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,512 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,210 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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SA54 STA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA54 STA, 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 SA54 STA registered?

SA54 STA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is SA54 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA54 STA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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