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X48 GJB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,925 mi
Last recorded134,925 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 134,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 126,572 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 126,544 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,518 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,578 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking oil cooler area (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,186 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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X48 GJB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X48 GJB, 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 X48 GJB registered?

X48 GJB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is X48 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 GJB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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