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SA11 GAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,558 mi
Last recorded111,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 GAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,558 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING LOW FROM INNER TOO ( BOTH SIDE ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,830 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 105,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,481 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,481 miles

Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 93,988 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 93,988 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 70,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 59,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,595 miles

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

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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SA11 GAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA11 GAZ, 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 SA11 GAZ registered?

SA11 GAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is SA11 GAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 GAZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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