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YT12 GKP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2024 134,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,711 miles

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

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 79,487 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 72,333 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil leak

rear tyre treads 3mm only at test

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,312 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside all around the tyre treads wearing, need attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside all around the tyre treads wearing, need attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 38,874 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 38,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 33,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 28,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 GKP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YT12 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

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

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