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ST12 UBC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 UBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 136,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative From headlight and drivers control (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 129,964 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 129,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components drop link fouling lower arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower arm fouling antiroll bar link rod (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,659 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,818 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 50,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,962 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has low effort, system may need adjustment or repair

Nearside wiper blade poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non standard shock absorber fitted to nearside front, advise correct shock absorber to be fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

evidence of nearside front tyre inner wall rubbing on the strut

nearside front steering geometry obviously out of alignment

nearside of the vehicle damaged

nearside wiperblade in poor condition

offside front daylight running light not working

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 35,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST12 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

ST12 UBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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