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PJ61 KNC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,182 mi
Last recorded153,182 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 153,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight knocking detected at steering wheel, no significant play detected

Fail 20 Nov 2020 153,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight knocking detected at steering wheel, no significant play detected

Pass 23 Oct 2019 120,063 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 110,255 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,710 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 105,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,460 miles

EML light on at time of test

Headlamp vertical aim adjusted and dip aim recheck

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front day light not working

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2016 99,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on at time of test

Headlamp vertical aim adjusted and dip aim recheck

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front day light not working

Nearside windscreen wiper poor clearing screen

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering gaitor (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,832 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 KNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KNC, 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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PJ61 KNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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