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YK12 GWC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 106,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system snapped at end of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,827 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,863 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

YK12 GWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 GWC safe to buy?

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