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YL12 DDN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,193 mi
Last recorded127,193 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 DDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 127,193 miles

Parking brake pedal has little reverse travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear both side light crack

Fail 3 May 2023 127,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake pedal has little reverse travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear both side light crack

Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,132 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake pedal has little reverse travel

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 116,132 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake pedal has little reverse travel

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,720 miles

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

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

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

parking brake pedal has little reverse travel

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,756 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front Discs worn

Front Slight play in both wheels

Wishbone front bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,134 miles

engine light

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 DDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

YL12 DDN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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