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SW61 JEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

199,812 mi
Last recorded199,812 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 JEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2024 199,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust front flexi pipe blowing. Exhaust clamp broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers do not clear the screen. And off side broken off wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned beam pattern low (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear metal brake pipe failed during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 183,654 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 183,654 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 165,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 164,295 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 142,570 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,958 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,956 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,817 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 43,687 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,279 miles

front brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 26,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

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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SW61 JEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 SW61 JEJ, 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 SW61 JEJ registered?

SW61 JEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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The MOT history for SW61 JEJ shows 19 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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