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JFZ 3499

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,644 mi
Last recorded175,644 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3499
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 175,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 175,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 175,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 174,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 171,683 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 171,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 164,142 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2021 162,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 94,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,723 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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JFZ 3499 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 JFZ 3499, 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 JFZ 3499 registered?

JFZ 3499 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for JFZ 3499 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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