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RJ12 YZE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,146 mi
Last recorded148,146 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 YZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 148,146 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 148,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,883 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 138,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,587 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 128,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,263 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 111,263 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,443 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,849 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust clamp rusted through. tail pipe.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,849 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust clamp rusted through. tail pipe.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,071 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 33,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YZE, 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 RJ12 YZE registered?

RJ12 YZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 YZE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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