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YF12 VFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,549 mi
Last recorded180,549 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 180,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge just legal 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge just legal 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 170,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,090 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has play

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,937 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 126,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 126,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 91,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,400 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 VFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc 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 YF12 VFJ, 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 YF12 VFJ registered?

YF12 VFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is YF12 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 VFJ 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.

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