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VE12 SBZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

239,372 mi
Last recorded239,372 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 SBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 239,372 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 237,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 235,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 233,484 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 233,479 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 230,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 229,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 225,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2019 225,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 198,671 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 172,863 miles

Front brake discs has slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre has very slight wear on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2017 172,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs has slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre has very slight wear on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 20,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,889 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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VE12 SBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE12 SBZ, 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 VE12 SBZ registered?

VE12 SBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is VE12 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 SBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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