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VA12 JXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

284,921 mi
Last recorded284,921 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 JXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 284,921 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 284,834 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 235,257 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 235,204 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 206,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Splash guard broken at front.

Offside Front Splash guard loose at front.

Offside Front Tyre wearing badly on inside edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,810 miles

nearside and offside front discs are wearing thin

Fail 10 Jan 2017 143,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside front discs are wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,081 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,077 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,110 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 33,553 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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VA12 JXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VA12 JXZ, 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

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What year was VA12 JXZ registered?

VA12 JXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is VA12 JXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 JXZ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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