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PJ61 KLK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,260 mi
Last recorded212,260 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 KLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 212,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 198,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 179,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 160,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,954 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 130,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 113,526 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 102,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,435 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,145 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,145 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,006 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,683 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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PJ61 KLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 PJ61 KLK, 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 PJ61 KLK registered?

PJ61 KLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is PJ61 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ61 KLK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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