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M18 JMJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,253 mi
Last recorded175,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 JMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 175,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 175,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear metallic scraping noise coming from within brake disc around inboard shoe area. Appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 161,998 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Fault Light Showing On Dash

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential Mounting Bushes Cracking and perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2025 161,998 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front and Nearside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Fault Light Showing On Dash

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential Mounting Bushes Cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2024 150,049 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Fault Light Showing On Dash

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front and Nearside Rear - White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 137,533 miles

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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 137,531 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 126,387 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,482 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 116,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,793 miles

Long travel on Parking brake pedal

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2017 84,655 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 26 May 2017 84,654 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 27 May 2016 65,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 65,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 46,338 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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M18 JMJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 M18 JMJ, 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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M18 JMJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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