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SJ12 UYA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

315,568 mi
Last recorded315,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 315,568 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 298,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 275,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 275,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 246,510 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear springs are not a matched pair

Fail 27 Sep 2022 246,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear springs are not a matched pair

Pass 24 Sep 2021 212,842 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 212,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 183,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 182,071 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 176,640 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 176,640 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 163,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 149,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 128,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear tyres inner treads wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,887 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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SJ12 UYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ12 UYA, 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 SJ12 UYA registered?

SJ12 UYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SJ12 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 UYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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