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SJ12 VBC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,417 mi
Last recorded210,417 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 210,417 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 210,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective driver (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 173,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 173,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2014 113,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,869 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 VBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBC, 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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How do I check the history of SJ12 VBC?

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What year was SJ12 VBC registered?

SJ12 VBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is SJ12 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 VBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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