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UIL 5096

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,336 mi
Last recorded166,336 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 5096
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 166,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 162,732 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 162,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 157,245 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 149,908 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 149,904 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Harsh/grating (7.7 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 26 Feb 2022 141,029 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 128,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 138,238 miles

Fuel hose leaking leaking from join. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 118,768 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,710 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,849 miles

front bumper cracked underneath

o/s/r tyre close to wear limit on edges

rear pads 60% worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,843 miles

emissions to low to register on EGA

h/brake has slightly long travel

rear tyres slightly low tread 3-4mm

spare wheel missing

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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UIL 5096 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UIL 5096, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIL 5096 registered?

UIL 5096 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is UIL 5096 safe to buy?

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