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SP12 FOT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,494 mi
Last recorded188,494 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 188,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 188,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 173,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 173,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 152,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2024 152,526 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

N/s daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 143,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,811 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear hand brake lagging in operation

Fail 13 Jan 2022 123,811 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear hand brake lagging in operation

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,564 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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SP12 FOT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP12 FOT, 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 SP12 FOT registered?

SP12 FOT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is SP12 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 FOT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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