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AV62 KUA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

229,698 mi
Last recorded229,698 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 229,698 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 224,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 211,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 209,706 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 209,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 206,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condtion

Fail 3 Nov 2021 206,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condtion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 199,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 199,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 184,261 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 184,261 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 173,385 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 173,383 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer mountings broken and exhaust worn through on driveshaft (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp/daylight running bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor wire worn by exhaust/driveshaft fouling (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt worn by exhaust fouling (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working pump running-bottle empty? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65-16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 157,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect fully (3.5.1g)

parking brake only just met efficiency and long travel, suggests shoes require adjustment

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,546 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 127,546 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AV62 KUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV62 KUA, 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 AV62 KUA registered?

AV62 KUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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