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SJ12 URR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 URR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 102,456 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2023 222,677 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 222,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount & rear silencer hanger corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak @ rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper gland bush in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @ outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion @ outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively intermidiate rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn @ inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 219,524 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 219,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 219,260 miles

coolant level warning light on

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight brake bind at nearside front

slight play at offside front track rod end

slight play at prop. shaft universal joints

Fail 22 Sep 2021 219,255 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level warning light on

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight brake bind at nearside front

slight play at offside front track rod end

slight play at prop. shaft universal joints

Pass 21 Aug 2020 208,555 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at offside front track rod end

slight play at prop shaft universal joints

slight play at steering arms

Pass 3 Aug 2019 197,713 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 197,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 177,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 159,858 miles

park brake req. adjust

prop universal joint slightly worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,002 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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SJ12 URR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ12 URR, 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 SJ12 URR registered?

SJ12 URR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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