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YP62 YLK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 77,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 70,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,635 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 52,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value @ 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 48,317 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,548 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 42,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 28,474 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,407 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside wiper blade split

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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YP62 YLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YP62 YLK, 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 YP62 YLK registered?

YP62 YLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 YLK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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