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SE12 OJD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,241 mi
Last recorded178,241 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 178,241 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 178,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 171,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,268 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 159,268 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,876 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake slow in operation

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,219 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,729 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2020 115,655 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,434 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 96,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 74,070 miles

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,766 miles

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

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

nearside front day running light not working

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front day running light not working

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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SE12 OJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SE12 OJD, 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 SE12 OJD registered?

SE12 OJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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