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SJ12 UYK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,222 mi
Last recorded185,222 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 185,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 185,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 176,785 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 176,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 152,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 121,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2016 81,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 81,054 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch cover insecure. (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 42,006 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 UYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

SJ12 UYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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