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VN12 GYY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,561 mi
Last recorded193,561 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 193,561 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 193,561 miles

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 192,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 187,649 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 187,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 166,150 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 166,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,418 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering system slightly rough slightly tight (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,751 miles

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 GYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN12 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

VN12 GYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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