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RE12 OSJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

243,835 mi
Last recorded243,835 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 243,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 222,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 211,427 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 211,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 198,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 198,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 197,956 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PARKING BRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside MIRROR COVER MISSING

Nearside daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

window switch incomplete

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Pass 25 Oct 2021 186,797 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 186,797 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 186,785 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear registration plate obscured

window switch incomplete

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,638 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 177,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,289 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 170,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 162,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 159,366 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 159,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2016 134,163 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 134,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front mtg bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front mtg bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 108,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 108,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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RE12 OSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RE12 OSJ, 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 RE12 OSJ registered?

RE12 OSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RE12 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 OSJ shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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