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SJ12 UUL

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

333,387 mi
Last recorded333,387 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 333,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PAS rack moist

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 333,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached hanging loose (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PAS rack moist

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 305,903 miles

Emissions value not present on vin plate

Nearside Rear Drive shaft seal leaking in diff

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering column shaft seal in rack (2.1.5 (a))

wheel fixing bolts not inspected as trims obscuring - except O/S/R

Fail 1 Jul 2021 305,873 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure bumper and wheel arch covers that attach. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced slam panel has been deformed both ends. This can bee seen through holes in the inner wheel arch plastic covers. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front emissions part of the vin plate have been removed

Fail 28 Jun 2021 305,768 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced slam panel has been deformed both ends. This can bee seen through holes in the inner wheel arch plastic covers. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 302,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 289,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 288,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2020 288,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 273,044 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 272,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 223,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 182,674 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 182,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 140,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 104,211 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn

Pass 1 May 2013 52,561 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 UUL 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 UUL, 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 UUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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