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FG12 YHS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,441 mi
Last recorded168,441 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 168,441 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation.

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

Rear differential is leaking.

Pass 20 May 2025 160,536 miles

Rear differential leaks.

Pass 22 May 2024 151,034 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 139,417 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential leaks.

Fail 22 May 2023 139,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential leaks.

Pass 23 May 2022 127,483 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 127,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2019 106,890 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 106,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,261 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,511 miles

input shaft seal leaking on rear differential

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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FG12 YHS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc 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 FG12 YHS, 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 FG12 YHS registered?

FG12 YHS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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