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YK12 GFB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,727 mi
Last recorded116,727 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central & Rear exhaust clamps defective. Exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,326 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 73,324 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,492 miles

Central slight blow from exhaust clamp

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 59,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YK12 GFB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK12 GFB, 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 YK12 GFB registered?

YK12 GFB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YK12 GFB safe to buy?

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