2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito: known problems and what to check
Too few Mercedes-Benz Vito cars first registered in 2012 had an MOT during 2025 for reliable MOT figures. Here’s what we do know about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Earlier vans
Rust on earlier vans
Earlier Vitos suffered from rust.
At the viewing: Look along the sills, wheel arches, door bottoms and underneath for rust.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has any rust been repaired?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2012 car
- MOT history
Check the reg below: its MOT history shows what has been failed or advised, and whether the mileage adds up.
- Service history
Look for regular servicing and receipts for big jobs like a cambelt or clutch.
- Finance and write-offs
MOT records don’t show outstanding finance or insurance write-offs. A history check does.
- Test drive
Listen for knocks over bumps, check every warning light goes out, and make sure the gears and brakes feel right.
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz Vito compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | – | Too few tests |
| 2021 | – | Too few tests |
| 2020 | – | Too few tests |
| 2019 | – | Too few tests |
| 2018 | – | Too few tests |
| 2017 | – | Too few tests |
| 2016 | – | Too few tests |
| 2015 | – | Too few tests |
| 2014 | – | Too few tests |
| 2013 | – | Too few tests |
| 2011 | – | Too few tests |
| 2010 | – | Too few tests |
| 2009 | – | Too few tests |
| 2008 | – | Too few tests |
| 2007 | – | Too few tests |
| 2006 | – | Too few tests |
| 2005 | – | Too few tests |
| 2004 | – | Too few tests |
| 2003 | – | Too few tests |
| 2002 | – | Too few tests |
| 2001 | – | Too few tests |
| 2000 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score