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DA62 JFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,479 mi
Last recorded139,479 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 JFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,479 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis has surface rust

Fail 14 Aug 2026 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 22 Aug 2025 128,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,909 miles

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

HORN SOUND POOR - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHT MOISTURE INSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,447 miles

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,967 miles

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,401 miles

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,323 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,228 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 91,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DA62 JFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 DA62 JFO, 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 DA62 JFO registered?

DA62 JFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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