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VE12 SFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,470 mi
Last recorded136,470 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 136,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive All power steering pipes and area are damp but not leaking at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also have signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 115,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive All power steering pipes and area are damp but not leaking at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also have signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,665 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 103,665 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,540 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 43,068 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,000 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 24,000 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,233 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 SFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VE12 SFX, 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 VE12 SFX registered?

VE12 SFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is VE12 SFX safe to buy?

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