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GL12 OEC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,465 mi
Last recorded135,465 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 135,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 109,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,367 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,131 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,335 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 88,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also signs of damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,336 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,410 miles

Nearside mirror cover broken off but no sharp edges.

Offside Front Outer tyre low on edge. 205/65R16C

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror cover broken off but no sharp edges.

engine light on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 59,259 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16C (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror cover broken off but no sharp edges.

Offside Front Outer tyre low on edge. 205/65R16C

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror cover broken off but no sharp edges.

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,342 miles

cuts in n/s/f o/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight brake bind o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind o/s/r and n/s/r

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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GL12 OEC 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 68.8%.

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 GL12 OEC, 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 GL12 OEC registered?

GL12 OEC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is GL12 OEC safe to buy?

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