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Y3 AVY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,771 mi
Last recorded133,771 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 133,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,585 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp broken and rear missing

Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,575 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 18 97v xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear asymmetric tyre fitted inside out

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

misting of fuel on fuel tank pipe but not leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2022 119,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear asymmetric tyre fitted inside out

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

misting of fuel on fuel tank pipe but not leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,806 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin and deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,689 miles

front brake discs scored and pitted on inside face

Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs scored and pitted on inside face

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 39,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,945 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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Y3 AVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y3 AVY, 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 Y3 AVY registered?

Y3 AVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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