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NJ62 WJN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,616 mi
Last recorded175,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 WJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 175,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2026 175,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2025 160,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 143,157 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2024 142,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,107 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 127,100 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,961 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ,both side (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,863 miles

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded to excess - system secure

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres ON legal limits

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded to excess - system secure

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Inner 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 46,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on back surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamps missing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on back surface (3.5.1i)

slight bind on o/s/r brake after handbrake applied.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 42,173 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on back surface (3.5.1i)

slight bind on o/s/r brake after handbrake applied.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,899 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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NJ62 WJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ62 WJN, 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 NJ62 WJN registered?

NJ62 WJN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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