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YC62 GTU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,867 mi
Last recorded98,867 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,867 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 86,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,684 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 77,674 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,476 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,928 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,281 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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YC62 GTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC62 GTU, 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 YC62 GTU registered?

YC62 GTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YC62 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 GTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 GTU have outstanding finance?

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