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DA61 PKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,135 mi
Last recorded176,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 176,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2026 176,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 175,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 169,151 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 169,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 162,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 159,385 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 155,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 149,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 141,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 137,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,483 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,469 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) side to side and forward and back movement detected through column (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,111 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DA61 PKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA61 PKJ, 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 DA61 PKJ registered?

DA61 PKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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