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YE12 YSO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,337 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 143,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 137,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,646 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 123,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 112,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Travel in footbrake

Pass 14 May 2019 96,963 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 96,961 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake warning light staying on

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 89,055 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 88,969 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 82,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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YE12 YSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE12 YSO, 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 YE12 YSO registered?

YE12 YSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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