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PJ12 AMV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,610 mi
Last recorded165,610 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 165,610 miles

Complete underside of vehicle light corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 157,602 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 157,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 151,455 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 128,780 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 128,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 108,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,766 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wear on shoulders

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,257 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on shoulders

Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,257 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front tyre wear on shoulders

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ12 AMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ12 AMV, 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 PJ12 AMV registered?

PJ12 AMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 AMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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