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DK12 YLT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

245,056 mi
Last recorded245,056 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 245,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 218,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 207,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 199,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 164,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,633 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 119,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Clutch and brake pedal anti slips worn

N/s/f tyre cut in tread

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Tow bar electrical socket missing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 89,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s Front wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,840 miles

front windscreen cracked

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 YLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK12 YLT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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