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YL12 DBV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,287 mi
Last recorded181,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 181,287 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 181,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 162,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,785 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating over front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear shock absorber upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

bonnet release handle broken but bonnet release cable still operational.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 151,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear shock absorber upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

bonnet release handle broken but bonnet release cable still operational.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release handle broken but cable still operational.

both front tyres worn bald on the inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,410 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 127,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn bald on edges. Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn bald on edges.Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,410 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YL12 DBV, 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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YL12 DBV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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