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PK62 JWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 141,833 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (floor/ chassis/ strut tops) corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,299 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 135,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 126,673 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 116,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 116,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,347 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 107,347 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective warning on dash. Level is OK (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage and wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet release handle missing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage and wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,455 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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PK62 JWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK62 JWJ, 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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PK62 JWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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