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DF12 BJJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 103,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 101,440 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s wing mirror back plate missing

Fail 27 Mar 2025 101,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s wing mirror back plate missing

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 28 Mar 2024 100,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear dif mount bush split

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 31 Mar 2023 97,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear dif mount bush split

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,405 miles

undetcted peak exhaust emissions

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lamp sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

undetcted peak exhaust emissions

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 28 Nov 2020 86,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,852 miles

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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DF12 BJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF12 BJJ, 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 DF12 BJJ registered?

DF12 BJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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