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SJ12 UYG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

336,626 mi
Last recorded336,626 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 336,626 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 316,458 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Inner Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Surface Rust On Nearside & Offside Sills

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 284,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 151,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,674 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,766 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 UYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UYG, 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 SJ12 UYG registered?

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

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