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G17 MGS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,081 mi
Last recorded128,081 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 MGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,081 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 125,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 121,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 117,425 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,553 miles

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

advise n/s and o/s front rubber suspension bushes cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,493 miles

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

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

advise n/s and o/s front rubber suspension bushes cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,319 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,896 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 81,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,979 miles

eml on

exhaust dpf sensor insecure /faulty

dpf requires regen. / attention

Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,979 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dpf requires regen. / attention

eml on

exhaust dpf sensor insecure /faulty

Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,319 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 21,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,056 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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G17 MGS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 G17 MGS, 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 G17 MGS registered?

G17 MGS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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