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SK12 NXA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,555 mi
Last recorded248,555 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 NXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 248,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 248,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 242,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 233,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2024 233,239 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF pressure sensor pipe detached (8.2.2.1 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative nearside/offside (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 229,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 221,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 208,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 186,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 181,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 177,370 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake release lever not self returning

Fail 13 Apr 2018 177,346 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake release lever not self returning

Pass 8 Apr 2017 173,255 miles

Exhaust clamp at centre to rear join corroded.

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear into flexi hose.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 167,308 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroding.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 152,807 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

N/S/R shock Absorber upper bush deteriorated slightly

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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SK12 NXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK12 NXA, 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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SK12 NXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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