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Y44 DRT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,438 mi
Last recorded140,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 140,438 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 140,424 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 136,941 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2024 134,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 131,422 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,868 miles

Nearside Rear Disc plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaks oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 122,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Disc plate damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaks oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,173 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 70,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,694 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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Y44 DRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y44 DRT, 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 Y44 DRT registered?

Y44 DRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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