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GJ12 UDB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,571 mi
Last recorded24,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 24,571 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 24,571 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 23,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 22,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 22,307 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 21,511 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 21,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 20,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 18,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2018 12,606 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 10,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,706 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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GJ12 UDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 UDB, 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 GJ12 UDB registered?

GJ12 UDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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