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YF62 XLU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,557 mi
Last recorded134,557 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 134,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 107,918 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 98,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,447 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,442 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,748 miles

No emissions detected

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,965 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges

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 XLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 YF62 XLU, 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

How do I check the history of YF62 XLU?

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What year was YF62 XLU registered?

YF62 XLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YF62 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 XLU 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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