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K12 OTY

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,122 mi
Last recorded184,122 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 OTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 184,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 181,039 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 181,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 174,991 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 174,991 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 165,275 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,311 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 135,311 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,937 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 119,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,384 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,273 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak Drive shaft / diff oil seal

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to markers

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to markers

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Bench seat removed

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,037 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,829 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 50,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,701 miles

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)

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

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

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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K12 OTY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 K12 OTY, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K12 OTY registered?

K12 OTY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is K12 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 OTY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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