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SJ12 URX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,404 mi
Last recorded177,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 URX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 177,404 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2024 162,754 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 162,621 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 151,306 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 151,306 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,671 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 146,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 143,461 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 139,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,152 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 127,029 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,054 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 URX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

SJ12 URX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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