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DA12 GLY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 126,529 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2026 126,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,209 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,221 miles

steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,923 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,138 miles

offside stop lamp damaged but taped up offside rear tyre perished and close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,470 miles

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,399 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DA12 GLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA12 GLY, 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 DA12 GLY registered?

DA12 GLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is DA12 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 GLY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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