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PJ62 FKA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,326 mi
Last recorded156,326 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 FKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor pan surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 156,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear floor pan surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 139,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 139,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,465 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,834 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 108,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 101,504 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,055 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,514 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 59,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light illuiminated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,528 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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PJ62 FKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ62 FKA, 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 PJ62 FKA registered?

PJ62 FKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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