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ST12 EMV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

463,316 mi
Last recorded463,316 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 463,316 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Pass 7 Oct 2025 442,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 428,271 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 405,013 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Pass 18 Mar 2024 374,419 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 350,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 350,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 323,080 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 322,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 300,391 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 300,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 271,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 251,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 232,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 215,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 202,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 183,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 160,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 154,383 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST12 EMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ST12 EMV, 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 ST12 EMV?

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What year was ST12 EMV registered?

ST12 EMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is ST12 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 EMV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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