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YT12 GXB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,085 mi
Last recorded138,085 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 138,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,106 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 105,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,724 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,721 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,979 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,439 miles

rear seats removed rear seat belts not checked

Fail 6 Nov 2015 33,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear seats removed rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,033 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,670 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 GXB 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 80%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

YT12 GXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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