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SO62 JBY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 120,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 117,523 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 114,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,864 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,667 miles

Oil leak from rear axle

Fail 23 Dec 2021 109,667 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear supports broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from rear axle

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,038 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,899 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,992 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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SO62 JBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO62 JBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO62 JBY?

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What year was SO62 JBY registered?

SO62 JBY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SO62 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 JBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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