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SJ12 UWU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

286,670 mi
Last recorded286,670 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 286,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 286,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 269,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 261,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 239,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 225,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 225,185 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 221,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 221,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 205,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 205,081 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 0.43 limit used 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 184,692 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 184,654 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 167,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 167,108 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear facing seat (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 128,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,483 miles

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

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

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 UWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

SJ12 UWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 UWU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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