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SV12 KOD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front most wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front most wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs sight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 77,811 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shoe holding location hold (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking low pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front most wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front most wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive disc backing plate at shoe holding location (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs sight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

pas cooler on radiator is insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 68,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,024 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded[at join to flex hose]

Offside Rear outer brake pad on around 3-4mm

brake pedal soft when applied at low speed

exhaust clamp missing from join at rear box

front brake discs showing corrosion[inside faces]

rear brakes sticking

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 54,431 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,127 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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SV12 KOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV12 KOD, 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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SV12 KOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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