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VA12 JZC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,939 mi
Last recorded104,939 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 JZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

center and back box exhaust clamps missing

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,519 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 88,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,752 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,875 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyres on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,202 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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VA12 JZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JZC, 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 VA12 JZC?

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What year was VA12 JZC registered?

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

Is VA12 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 JZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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