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VN12 GYW

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,037 mi
Last recorded148,037 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 GYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 145,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Nov 2024 145,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 143,387 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 141,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 138,171 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,686 miles

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,214 miles

bonnet release cable adrift

damage to bodywork

osf tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake needs adjustment & appears to stick at osr when applied

zero emissions detected

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,475 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

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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VN12 GYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc 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 VN12 GYW, 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 VN12 GYW registered?

VN12 GYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 GYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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