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V11 SPY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

309,046 mi
Last recorded309,046 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 SPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 309,046 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 292,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 292,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 259,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 259,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 256,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 232,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 232,017 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 231,811 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 231,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 217,507 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 217,507 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 200,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 200,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 199,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 184,412 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 184,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 167,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 134,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 134,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,068 miles

play in both rear steering arms

Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

play in both rear steering arms

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,003 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 126,003 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,296 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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V11 SPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V11 SPY, 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 V11 SPY registered?

V11 SPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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