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ST12 ETS

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,795 mi
Last recorded169,795 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 ETS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 169,795 miles

centre prop-shaft uj worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust backet fractured

Fail 30 Dec 2025 169,793 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre prop-shaft uj worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust backet fractured

Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,180 miles

both front inner wing trims slightly insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2023 138,002 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 137,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 117,047 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust centre clamp missing

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,762 miles

parking brake travel close to limit

Fail 7 Jan 2022 99,762 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake travel close to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,501 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,628 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ETS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 103,888 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 ETS, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ST12 ETS registered?

ST12 ETS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2014.

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