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FG12 YWX

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,975 mi
Last recorded156,975 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 156,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 156,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 146,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 138,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking - no fumes smelt in cabin at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner front bushes splitting/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 138,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking - no fumes smelt in cabin at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner front bushes splitting/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 128,993 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake Only just met requirements req attention

Stone chip windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2020 127,765 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 127,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 125,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,592 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 112,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,327 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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FG12 YWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

FG12 YWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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