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VN12 GZG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,304 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

Fail 4 Jul 2022 121,757 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box hanger weld off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 111,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,832 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 34,973 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 GZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GZG, 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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VN12 GZG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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