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YF62 DZY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

240,714 mi
Last recorded240,714 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 DZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 240,714 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 240,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 207,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 191,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

ignition switch faulty

light switch loose

Fail 28 Mar 2023 191,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

ignition switch faulty

light switch loose

Pass 21 Mar 2022 178,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 157,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,278 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 112,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,915 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres are worn on inner edges (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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YF62 DZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF62 DZY, 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 YF62 DZY registered?

YF62 DZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is YF62 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 DZY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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