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P15 JBR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 JBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 118,538 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose ( clamp missing ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (clamp missing ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 118,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose ( clamp missing ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (clamp missing ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 113,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush/mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,602 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 105,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 82,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,579 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,481 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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P15 JBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P15 JBR, 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 P15 JBR registered?

P15 JBR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is P15 JBR safe to buy?

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