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OV12 YDW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,222 mi
Last recorded41,222 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 40,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,704 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,212 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x65x16c 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x65x16c 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND ON 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND ON 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs has surface rust on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 13,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OV12 YDW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV12 YDW, 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 OV12 YDW registered?

OV12 YDW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is OV12 YDW safe to buy?

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