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YC12 VPA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,418 mi
Last recorded152,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 152,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 147,825 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DIFF MOUNTS WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,667 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,617 miles

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

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 107,992 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge nearly through to the cords

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear differential pinion ()

clamp missing from exhaust centre pipe

Pass 12 May 2017 77,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer above bracket (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 62,700 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer above bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 45,978 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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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YC12 VPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC12 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 VPA registered?

YC12 VPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is YC12 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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