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GF62 NFY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,489 mi
Last recorded174,489 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 NFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 174,489 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 174,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2025 163,792 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 163,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 141,367 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 141,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,490 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 118,490 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,285 miles

slight damage to offside rear lower reflector

small crack in nearside rear light lens

Fail 7 Jul 2020 108,285 miles

Exhaust system insecure center and rear clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight damage to offside rear lower reflector

small crack in nearside rear light lens

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin caliper is or has been sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,583 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin caliper is or has been sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Side lamp day runner not workiing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,538 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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GF62 NFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF62 NFY, 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 GF62 NFY registered?

GF62 NFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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