2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · RY51 MAC
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 154,419 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RY51 MAC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 154,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY51 MAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (RY51 MAC) between June 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY51 MAC Mileage History
- 09/06/201539,886 mi
- 09/06/201539,886 mi
- 16/10/201540,804 mi+918 mi
- 06/03/201766,634 mi+25,830 mi
- 12/02/201883,347 mi+16,713 mi
- 25/02/201992,112 mi+8,765 mi
- 06/03/2020119,758 mi+27,646 mi
- 06/03/2020109,758 mi-10,000 mi
- 02/03/2021117,238 mi+7,480 mi
- 03/03/2022124,893 mi+7,655 mi
- 06/03/2023130,072 mi+5,179 mi
- 30/04/2024137,115 mi+7,043 mi
- 30/04/2024137,115 mi
- 13/08/2025146,221 mi+9,106 mi
- 18/09/2026154,419 mi+8,198 mi
Average of roughly 10,157 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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