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PJ12 NRE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,111 mi
Last recorded194,111 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 NRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 194,111 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 194,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 181,236 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 180,828 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2021 161,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,605 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2020 138,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,442 miles

h/ brake no reserve travel

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,478 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat and seatbelt missing at time of test

Nearside wiper blade has small split but clears screen okay.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel pedal operated park brake (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch panel cover slightly damaged but not touching wheel

Nearside Rear passenger seat and seatbelt missing at time of test

Nearside wiper blade has small split but clears screen okay.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,119 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the nsf inner wheel arch plastic cover is slightly damaged and slightly insecure signs of tyre touching advise

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 NRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

PJ12 NRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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