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GJ12 UDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,514 mi
Last recorded173,514 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 173,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 173,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 167,093 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 167,093 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 154,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 133,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,078 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 102,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 95,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,943 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 UDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ12 UDZ, 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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GJ12 UDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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