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PJ62 FKG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 117,983 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 117,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 105,947 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,384 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff mount bushes torn out recommend replacing asap

Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bushes ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 81,470 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bushes ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 68,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,462 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

underbody shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,462 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

brake pad warning light on

underbody shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 May 2017 43,509 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 43,506 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,143 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 32,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FKG, 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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PJ62 FKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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