CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK12 NWL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,736 mi
Last recorded199,736 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 NWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 199,736 miles

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Offside Front DRL light inop

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f lower wing corroded & holed

Fail 16 Oct 2023 199,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Offside Front DRL light inop

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f lower wing corroded & holed

Pass 22 Sep 2022 186,709 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2021 181,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 181,471 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,773 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 173,764 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2019 156,688 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 156,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit ! requires changing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit! requires changing! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 143,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 113,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,773 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,799 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK12 NWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK12 NWL, 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

How do I check the history of SK12 NWL?

You can check the full history of SK12 NWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK12 NWL registered?

SK12 NWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SK12 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 NWL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK12 NWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK12 NWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.