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SB12 DXA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

428,563 mi
Last recorded428,563 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 428,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 251,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 251,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 208,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 207,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,642 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 148,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,288 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 90,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,408 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 DXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DXA, 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 SB12 DXA registered?

SB12 DXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SB12 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 DXA shows 10 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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