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SJ12 UYV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

341,398 mi
Last recorded341,398 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 341,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 311,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 308,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 283,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 274,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 270,229 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 257,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 242,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 241,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 236,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 223,247 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 195,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 176,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 158,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 76,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,495 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 UYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

SJ12 UYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 UYV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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