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DA62 PHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 134,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 134,536 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 121,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,499 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gland seal area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 80,198 miles

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,178 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 31,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2015 20,638 miles

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

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

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

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 PHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

DA62 PHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is DA62 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 PHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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