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YK12 GYS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,185 mi
Last recorded192,185 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 192,185 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear diff bushes deteriorating.

Fail 28 Aug 2026 191,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff mounting rubbers split perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2026 191,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 20 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff mounting rubbers split perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2025 180,592 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 168,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 168,715 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes slightly deteriorated both side of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres have slight curb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft to gear box (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre are slightly perished and cracked in the bottom of the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamps are missing from middle section and rear silencer. not loose or leaking at time of test

rear diff rear mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2023 156,816 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes slightly deteriorated both side of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres have slight curb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft to gear box (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre are slightly perished and cracked in the bottom of the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamps are missing from middle section and rear silencer. not loose or leaking at time of test

rear diff rear mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2022 141,060 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 130,074 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 130,044 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 118,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 109,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,499 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK12 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

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

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