2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SM61 EMV
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 186,961 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,961 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.
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SM61 EMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 186,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM61 EMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (SM61 EMV) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
SM61 EMV Mileage History
- 16/03/2023182,910 mi
- 02/05/2023184,406 mi+1,496 mi
- 30/11/2023186,912 mi+2,506 mi
- 05/12/2023186,912 mi
- 18/06/2025186,961 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 1,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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