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WV62 JXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 130,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken front/centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front section connected to gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs/both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp missing(centre pipe but not leaking)

Pass 13 Oct 2025 125,144 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust bracket is coming away and center clamp is missing

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 117,348 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,181 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 110,116 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc inner faces are heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust clamp has corroded away

Fail 17 Oct 2022 103,881 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust clamp has corroded away

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,902 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,977 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,977 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,335 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,734 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,550 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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WV62 JXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV62 JXJ, 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 WV62 JXJ registered?

WV62 JXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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