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PJ12 AOD

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,052 mi
Last recorded129,052 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 129,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,993 miles

no diesel reading given machine not triggered

Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,510 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,689 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 77,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn!

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 AOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ12 AOD, 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 AOD registered?

PJ12 AOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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