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DK12 YJS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,471 mi
Last recorded195,471 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 195,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 181,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 168,872 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 168,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2022 168,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2021 157,703 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 157,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 145,121 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

slight play from rear diff mount

Fail 3 Oct 2020 145,121 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play from rear diff mount

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 101,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,669 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 YJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK12 YJS, 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 DK12 YJS registered?

DK12 YJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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