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VA12 JYU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 130,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,426 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 124,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,058 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 May 2019 96,740 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 96,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,563 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,563 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap missing & hinge breaking away from door pillar (6.2.B.2)

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

nearside front day running light not working

rear brake pads worn down to approx' 3.0mm also rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap missing & hinge breaking away from door pillar (6.2.B.2)

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

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

nearside front day running light not working

rear brake pads worn down to approx' 3.0mm also rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,649 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 42,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYU, 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 VA12 JYU registered?

VA12 JYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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