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YL12 CZY

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,719 mi
Last recorded160,719 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 CZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 160,719 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 160,719 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 155,550 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,113 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 150,113 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,752 miles

Front suspension strut top mounting/bearings - worn/noisy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,752 miles

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

Front suspension strut top mounting/bearings - worn/noisy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,255 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,931 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 112,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,143 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,032 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YL12 CZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL12 CZY, 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 YL12 CZY registered?

YL12 CZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is YL12 CZY safe to buy?

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