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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LT12 SOAMOT history

LT12 SOA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LT12 SOA black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,465 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 SOA was last recorded at 80,465 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 9,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,817 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,648 miles
Average per year
5,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,465 miles
  • 2025 – 70,817 miles
  • 2024 – 62,166 miles
  • 2023 – 53,625 miles
  • 2022 – 47,396 miles
  • 2021 – 40,481 miles
  • 2020 – 37,174 miles
  • 2019 – 33,232 miles
  • 2018 – 27,943 miles
  • 2017 – 26,488 miles
  • 2016 – 24,750 miles
  • 2015 – 21,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inopRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,465 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    263031888829
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Fail80,464 miles (+9,647)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    510234172339
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass70,817 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    431033012229
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Fail70,817 miles (+8,651)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    408423902581
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass62,166 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    683698829027
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning on centre dash
  6. Fail62,166 miles (+8,541)5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    581113730283
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning on centre dash
  7. Pass53,625 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    401963272839
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail53,625 miles (+6,229)1 dangerous2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    733292663331
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limited reserve travel
  9. Pass47,396 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    231962617663
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear worn lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wear/split
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight inner tie-rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small lump inner sidewall advise replace
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
  10. Fail47,396 miles (+6,915)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    667134909278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear worn lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wear/split
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight inner tie-rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small lump inner sidewall advise replace
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
  11. Pass40,481 miles (+3,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    592669797547
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
  12. Pass37,174 miles (+3,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    918207670206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front bench
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass33,232 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    835731145719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,875 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    325141026642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass27,943 miles (+1,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,943 miles
    Test number
    646388219346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass26,488 miles (+1,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,488 miles
    Test number
    867990721069
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass24,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    593195002398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,672 miles (+51,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    151870161136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass21,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,080 miles
    Test number
    218721375066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 SOA

Does LT12 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 SOA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SOA?
The MOT on LT12 SOA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 SOA done?
LT12 SOA was recorded at 80,465 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,129 miles a year.
Has LT12 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SOA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 SOA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 SOA find?
LT12 SOA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bold outer edge, and 4 more.

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