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VK62 PXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,354 mi
Last recorded185,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 PXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 185,354 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 185,353 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 177,031 miles

Exhaust clamps missing central and rear

Front Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 176,942 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust clamps missing central and rear

Front Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 170,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 165,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 165,041 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 159,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 158,633 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 158,628 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 144,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,628 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,850 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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VK62 PXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK62 PXJ, 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 VK62 PXJ registered?

VK62 PXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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