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SJ12 UUH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

403,935 mi
Last recorded403,935 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 403,935 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 403,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 379,926 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 354,996 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirement

Pass 13 Mar 2021 354,877 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 354,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 343,718 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 343,707 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 304,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 258,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 215,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 215,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 169,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,440 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 UUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UUH, 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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SJ12 UUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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