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GN12 JPJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,678 miles

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

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

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged, not likely to cause injury

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering joint or steering rack

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering joint or steering rack

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,843 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,095 miles

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

Nearside Front The steering rack gaiter insecure.

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

Offside Front The steering rack gaiter insecure.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 71,093 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front The steering rack gaiter insecure.

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

Offside Front The steering rack gaiter insecure.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 61,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,191 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 50,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,470 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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GN12 JPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN12 JPJ, 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 GN12 JPJ registered?

GN12 JPJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is GN12 JPJ safe to buy?

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