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RJ12 TXL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,202 mi
Last recorded157,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 TXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 157,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 149,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 145,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,737 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 135,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,401 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,164 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,275 miles

Small chip o/s windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear discs slight wear

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 TXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ12 TXL registered?

RJ12 TXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is RJ12 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 TXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ12 TXL have outstanding finance?

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