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RJ12 YZN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,899 mi
Last recorded226,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 226,899 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 Advise Edge wear to tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 208,935 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 208,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not face the rear (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 194,204 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 179,627 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,060 miles

both front lower arm forward bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement

both rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm forward bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement

both rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,538 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,947 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 YZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

RJ12 YZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 YZN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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