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TY08 DOG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,491 mi
Last recorded134,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY08 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,738 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,686 miles

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 61,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear clamp corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,303 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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TY08 DOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TY08 DOG, 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 TY08 DOG registered?

TY08 DOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is TY08 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for TY08 DOG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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