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GL61 PUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,682 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,510 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front TURBO PIP SECURING BOLT MISSING

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

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear DRIVE SHAFT CORRODED

REVERS CAMERA NOT WORKING

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively mid uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively mid uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 55,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 55,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,715 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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GL61 PUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL61 PUJ, 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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GL61 PUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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