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DF61 JNV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,878 mi
Last recorded176,878 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 176,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,590 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))

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

both rear diff mounts are worn

Pass 16 Sep 2023 152,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 152,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 152,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door flapping open at the top not secure (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch handle broken

Pass 21 Sep 2022 143,897 miles

Rear Diff leake

Fail 16 Sep 2022 143,895 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Diff leake

Pass 14 Sep 2021 130,315 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,316 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

interior handbrake control mechanism needs attention

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,901 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside DRL not working

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,087 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,250 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,623 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,719 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,719 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear lamps are broken

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 JNV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DF61 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

DF61 JNV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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