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ST12 EMX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,897 mi
Last recorded140,897 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 140,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 124,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 114,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,336 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met the requirements

Rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2021 77,281 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 77,281 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 64,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 64,369 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2016 58,612 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,612 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Fail 11 May 2016 58,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged - secure

rear exhaust clamp heavly corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 49,234 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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ST12 EMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST12 EMX, 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 ST12 EMX registered?

ST12 EMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is ST12 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 EMX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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