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RJ12 NUO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

217,974 mi
Last recorded217,974 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 NUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 217,974 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror damaged but in working condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet pull broken but still in operational condition

Fail 3 Mar 2026 217,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front mirror cracked but still in operational condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet pull broken but still operative

Pass 27 Feb 2025 213,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 213,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 207,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 192,992 miles

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

brake fluid warning on level ok

crack in windscreen out of drivers view

osf tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2021 184,416 miles

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

brake fluid warning on level ok

Fail 3 Dec 2021 704,933 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid warning on level ok

brake wear warning on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 167,701 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise N/S DRL bulb inoperative (pre 2018 vehicle so not obligatory)

advise brake wear warning malfunction message active

advise n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes worn and have slight free movement

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 167,700 miles

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise N/S DRL bulb inoperative (pre 2018 vehicle so not obligatory)

advise brake wear warning malfunction message active

advise n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes worn and have slight free movement

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

parking brake lever has long travel (foot operated)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,149 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 134,146 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,818 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust clamps corroded and broken but exhaust not blowing

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust clamps corroded and broken but exhaust not blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,992 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 39,523 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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RJ12 NUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ12 NUO, 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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RJ12 NUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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