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SD12 NPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

747,477 mi
Last recorded747,477 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 747,477 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 747,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 734,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 734,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 716,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 716,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 685,394 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 685,394 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 649,379 miles

water leaking.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 649,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water leaking.

Pass 8 May 2021 601,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2021 601,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 570,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 514,535 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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SD12 NPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD12 NPU, 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 SD12 NPU registered?

SD12 NPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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