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RJ62 AAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,301 mi
Last recorded163,301 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 AAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 163,301 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 163,276 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 160,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 154,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 154,560 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 153,700 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

offside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

slight corrosion under vehicle frame and mechanical components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 150,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 145,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,200 miles

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,451 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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RJ62 AAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ62 AAZ, 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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RJ62 AAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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