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GV12 PAL

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,068 mi
Last recorded131,068 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 131,068 miles

Nearside Rear Light slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 116,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,992 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 107,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 92,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished on sidewall 195/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 54,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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GV12 PAL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 GV12 PAL, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV12 PAL registered?

GV12 PAL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2015.

Is GV12 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 PAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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