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GL12 OEE

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,749 mi
Last recorded156,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 OEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 156,749 miles

Offside Rear hand brake just met requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2025 152,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 148,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 144,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 139,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,251 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 136,251 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,741 miles

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,976 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges but not in central three quaters of tread

both rear tyres worn low

off side rear tyre has slight damage to outer tyre wall

power steering pipes damp

slight smear at both front wipers

Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,076 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

os day time running light inop

spare wheel missing

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 OEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc 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 GL12 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

GL12 OEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is GL12 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 OEE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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