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SW12 JWP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,078 mi
Last recorded105,078 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,256 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,254 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulk head in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,961 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 80,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 76,236 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

front exhaust mount corroded and not attached

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,835 miles

some slight damage to windsreen

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 53,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,287 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,287 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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SW12 JWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW12 JWP, 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 SW12 JWP registered?

SW12 JWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SW12 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 JWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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