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PJ12 RXF

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 RXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 81,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.42 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,012 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 43,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,523 miles

hand brake travell

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,080 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,700 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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PJ12 RXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

PJ12 RXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is PJ12 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 RXF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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