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G23 GAW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

266,024 mi
Last recorded266,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 GAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 266,024 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 257,007 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 257,007 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 256,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 75,956 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 65,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,031 miles

Spare tyre defective Tyre smooth on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2022 55,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective Tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2021 240,780 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Front Rear silencer box slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 240,780 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Front Rear silencer box slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,808 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 238,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 39,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,018 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 38,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 225,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 201,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 182,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,157 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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G23 GAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G23 GAW, 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 G23 GAW registered?

G23 GAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is G23 GAW safe to buy?

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