2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SP12 NPC
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 155,839 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,839 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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SP12 NPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 155,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP12 NPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (SP12 NPC) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
SP12 NPC Mileage History
- 15/03/2022127,161 mi
- 28/03/2023144,301 mi+17,140 mi
- 28/03/2023144,301 mi
- 27/03/2024155,839 mi+11,538 mi
Average of roughly 14,097 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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