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YK12 HGL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,312 mi
Last recorded178,312 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 178,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 178,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 128,158 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 128,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,548 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall

cut inosr tyr sidewall

osf daytime light not working

rear axle mtg bush deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,075 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall

cut inosr tyr sidewall

osf daytime light not working

rear axle mtg bush deterioated

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 HGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGL, 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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YK12 HGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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