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DF61 JNL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

252,251 mi
Last recorded252,251 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 252,251 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 248,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 248,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 244,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 240,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 237,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 229,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 208,408 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))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 208,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 176,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2017 140,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,113 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,507 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 May 2015 78,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,070 miles

Oil leak

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear wiper blade twisted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,060 miles

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

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

Offside rear has slight bind in the wheel.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade is twisted.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 51,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,025 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,803 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 395 miles

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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DF61 JNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF61 JNL, 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 DF61 JNL registered?

DF61 JNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DF61 JNL shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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