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Y11 NWC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,359 mi
Last recorded160,359 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 160,359 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 154,618 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 154,617 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 146,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 139,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,192 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,379 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,774 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 47,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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Y11 NWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y11 NWC, 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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Y11 NWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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