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UK12 CUL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

218,047 mi
Last recorded218,047 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK12 CUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 218,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 196,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 185,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 172,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 162,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 145,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,479 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,312 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 31,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,865 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 27,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,981 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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UK12 CUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UK12 CUL, 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 UK12 CUL registered?

UK12 CUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is UK12 CUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for UK12 CUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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