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YF12 VAH

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,585 mi
Last recorded227,585 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 227,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 227,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 212,496 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 212,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 198,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 177,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 177,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 136,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,168 miles

Oil leak oil leak from sump drain plug ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,168 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S side marker light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak oil leak from sump drain plug ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,663 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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YF12 VAH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF12 VAH, 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 YF12 VAH registered?

YF12 VAH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is YF12 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 VAH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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