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SP12 YGG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,265 mi
Last recorded127,265 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 127,265 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 123,367 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,060 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 97,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,828 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre have slight sidewall damage but no ply or cords exposed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,819 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front and nearside rear tyre have slight sidewall damage but no ply or cords exposed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 YGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SP12 YGG, 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 SP12 YGG registered?

SP12 YGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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