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SB12 DTU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,107 mi
Last recorded188,107 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 188,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 168,923 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 168,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 150,410 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 95,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 76,659 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing rear back plate corroded causing brake shoe clips to fall off (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both exhaust clamps missing x2 (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff mount slight wear in bushes (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aftermarket hid headlamp kit fitted

both diff mount bush bonding starting to seperate

o/s/f lower wishbone front bush has a light misting of oil leaking from the bush

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,145 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aftermarket hid headlamp kit fitted

both diff mount bush bonding starting to seperate

o/s/f lower wishbone front bush has a light misting of oil leaking from the bush

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 DTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DTU, 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 SB12 DTU registered?

SB12 DTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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