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J6 UKL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

246,019 mi
Last recorded246,019 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 246,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not functioning but vehicle pre 2018

Fail 11 Feb 2026 246,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush in separate mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush in separate mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not functioning but vehicle pre 2018

Pass 30 Jan 2025 236,929 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

drivers side lower door hinge mounting split

Fail 29 Jan 2025 236,928 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

drivers side lower door hinge mounting split

nearside driving lamp not working

Pass 7 Feb 2024 227,877 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 220,286 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 220,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 213,195 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2021 207,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 200,837 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 200,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 173,630 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 171,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,307 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,542 miles

Os front steering arm slight play

wipers slight streaking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,214 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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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J6 UKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J6 UKL, 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 J6 UKL registered?

J6 UKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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