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DNC 7Y

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,372 mi
Last recorded146,372 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNC 7Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 146,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,447 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,653 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,960 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 87,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 75,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear diff mount split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,723 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view O/S MIRROR DAMAGED (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance O/S LIGHT LENS CRACKED (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,344 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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DNC 7Y is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 DNC 7Y, 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 DNC 7Y registered?

DNC 7Y is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DNC 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNC 7Y 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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