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DF61 NKL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,170 mi
Last recorded188,170 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 188,170 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 188,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 168,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 163,611 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper hinge cracked from b-pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread breaking up (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

emissions only just met requirement

handbrake efficiency only just met o/s/r low reading

n/s/r outer brake pad becoming low

Pass 2 Mar 2019 113,164 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 113,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,192 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 104,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,184 miles

both rear tail lamps slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,184 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tail lamps slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DF61 NKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF61 NKL, 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 DF61 NKL registered?

DF61 NKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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