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CL53 JAY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 139,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,066 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded at back box

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts on outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear diff carrier bushes worn

Fail 12 Jan 2021 59,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear diff carrier bushes worn

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 51,543 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,114 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 31,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,735 miles

Emissions test caried out but no readings were measured (rev limiter at 2800rpm)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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CL53 JAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL53 JAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CL53 JAY registered?

CL53 JAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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