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SB12 DPK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,110 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 117,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,172 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,628 miles

Bonnet catch defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,628 miles

Bonnet catch defective

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,775 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,310 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 61,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 36,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 36,114 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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SB12 DPK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB12 DPK, 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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SB12 DPK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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