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Y28 JOH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,057 mi
Last recorded146,057 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 139,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 134,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 134,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,292 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 125,290 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 114,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,694 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,835 miles

2 slight windscreen chips

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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Y28 JOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y28 JOH, 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 Y28 JOH registered?

Y28 JOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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