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YT12 GXL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 130,291 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, forward bushes deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake requires adjustment, both sides

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers, upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,539 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,907 miles

too efficient for emissions test

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,678 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle too efficient for diesel meter reading

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 52,305 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 42,630 miles

child seats fitted, unable to inspect passenger seatbelts

Pass 14 May 2015 33,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear tyres down to 3-4mm

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 GXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

YT12 GXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YT12 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 GXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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