2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · S55 VAJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 136,680 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
S55 VAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 136,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S55 VAJ Mileage History
- 03/01/2023121,724 mi
- 02/01/2024130,533 mi+8,809 mi
- 06/01/2024130,612 mi+79 mi
- 16/10/2024136,680 mi+6,068 mi
- 17/10/2024136,680 mi
Average of roughly 8,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S55 VAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito (S55 VAJ) between January 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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