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GIL 85

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 85
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 54,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small chunks of rubber missing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2023 47,569 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 43,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 41,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer side wall

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,672 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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GIL 85 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIL 85, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GIL 85?

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What year was GIL 85 registered?

GIL 85 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is GIL 85 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 85 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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