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YT12 GKK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,430 mi
Last recorded168,430 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 168,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 163,511 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 163,463 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 136,597 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 136,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 105,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 79,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,642 miles

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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YT12 GKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 GKK, 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 YT12 GKK registered?

YT12 GKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 GKK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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