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DE12 DKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 DKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 109,528 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 107,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,616 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 90,616 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,548 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DE12 DKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 DE12 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 DKJ registered?

DE12 DKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 DKJ safe to buy?

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