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AV12 YSB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,024 mi
Last recorded197,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 197,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 192,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 187,371 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 187,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 177,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 168,901 miles

Check coolant warning message displayed

Rear Exhaust mounting hanger broken

Pass 27 Jul 2021 162,456 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn/Scored and Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 156,406 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

damage to front bumper

Fail 31 Jul 2020 156,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

damage to front bumper

offside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2019 152,008 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 146,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 146,792 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 135,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,103 miles

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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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AV12 YSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 AV12 YSB, 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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AV12 YSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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