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SSA 40

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,946 mi
Last recorded49,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSA 40
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 49,946 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS rear tyres cracked and perished over all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 49,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS rear tyres cracked and perished over all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 28,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excess free travel on park brake lever. (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs,worn,pitted and corroded on surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 20,517 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 20,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SSA 40 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSA 40, 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 SSA 40 registered?

SSA 40 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is SSA 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSA 40 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSA 40 have outstanding finance?

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