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VU12 OJC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 75,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,109 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,001 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,699 miles

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

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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VU12 OJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU12 OJC, 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 VU12 OJC registered?

VU12 OJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is VU12 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 OJC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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