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SB12 DPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,215 mi
Last recorded162,215 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 162,215 miles

Both rear drive shafts corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,023 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 157,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 148,229 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 148,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 140,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 140,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 132,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail section mount bracket deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splits/cracks developing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 122,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 122,539 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear and corrosion to both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion and scored both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 117,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 117,667 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 108,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear exhaust mounting clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly worn/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 108,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Central and rear exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear exhaust mounting clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly worn/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 93,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,340 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 72,340 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,922 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 13 May 2015 25,434 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 DPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SB12 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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