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DK62 YPC

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,556 mi
Last recorded228,556 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 YPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 228,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 228,547 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 226,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 225,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil, rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 222,924 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 212,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 212,392 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff-seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 197,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 196,936 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 181,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 179,968 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement

Pass 26 Oct 2019 159,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,824 miles

Exhaust clamps excessively deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,679 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge no tread pattern

Fail 21 Aug 2015 38,679 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge no tread pattern

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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DK62 YPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK62 YPC, 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 DK62 YPC registered?

DK62 YPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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