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J17 DBJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,707 mi
Last recorded180,707 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 DBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 180,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 174,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 166,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 158,753 miles

Offside Front daylight lamp not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,469 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,532 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,869 miles

Offside Front D.R.L. not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering has reduced assistance

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,869 miles

Offside Front D.R.L. not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering has reduced assistance

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,399 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,044 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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J17 DBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J17 DBJ, 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 J17 DBJ registered?

J17 DBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is J17 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 DBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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