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DF61 JOH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,737 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing on windscreen and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misting within lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Loading door does not open

Fail 5 Feb 2026 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing on windscreen and noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misting within lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded / cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Loading door does not open

Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,202 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Slight Knocking from Steering Rack

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 122,202 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Slight Knocking from Steering Rack

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,233 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,924 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking front of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,173 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))

slight damage to both front wheel rims (outer edges)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,408 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,245 miles

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

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 JOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF61 JOH registered?

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

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The MOT history for DF61 JOH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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