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DK12 YED

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,009 mi
Last recorded117,009 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 117,009 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,928 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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DK12 YED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DK12 YED, 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 DK12 YED registered?

DK12 YED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DK12 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 YED shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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