2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · ST12 EMV
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 May 2012. Recorded mileage 489,280 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 489,280 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.
ST12 EMV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 489,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST12 EMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (ST12 EMV) between April 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
ST12 EMV Mileage History
- 24/04/201549,175 mi
- 17/09/201554,272 mi+5,097 mi
- 22/09/201695,927 mi+41,655 mi
- 12/09/2017128,157 mi+32,230 mi
- 14/09/2018154,383 mi+26,226 mi
- 26/03/2019160,822 mi+6,439 mi
- 09/09/2019183,160 mi+22,338 mi
- 14/04/2020202,475 mi+19,315 mi
- 24/09/2020215,718 mi+13,243 mi
- 24/03/2021232,047 mi+16,329 mi
- 23/09/2021251,296 mi+19,249 mi
- 10/03/2022271,105 mi+19,809 mi
- 06/09/2022300,391 mi+29,286 mi
- 06/09/2022300,391 mi
- 21/03/2023322,201 mi+21,810 mi
- 27/03/2023323,080 mi+879 mi
- 06/09/2023350,596 mi+27,516 mi
- 07/09/2023350,598 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2024374,419 mi+23,821 mi
- 23/09/2024405,013 mi+30,594 mi
- 13/05/2025428,271 mi+23,258 mi
- 07/10/2025442,000 mi+13,729 mi
- 13/04/2026463,316 mi+21,316 mi
- 14/10/2026489,081 mi+25,765 mi
- 15/10/2026489,280 mi+199 mi
Average of roughly 38,344 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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