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J30 BRB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,439 mi
Last recorded105,439 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 96,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,441 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 85,440 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime driving light out

Pass 26 May 2021 80,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 74,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 69,683 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,045 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 67,044 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 63,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,844 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 46,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J30 BRB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 J30 BRB, 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 J30 BRB registered?

J30 BRB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is J30 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 BRB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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