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K18 UTT

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

313,568 mi
Last recorded313,568 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 UTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 313,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 295,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 279,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 279,207 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 263,204 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 248,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 233,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 217,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 207,466 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 207,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 196,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 183,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 151,470 miles

Offside Rear Play in rear steering actuator

Pass 23 Jul 2020 149,120 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 146,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 127,859 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 127,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,006 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb missing !! (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise handbrake systerm requires adjustment !!

Engine management light on !!

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,076 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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K18 UTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 K18 UTT, 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 K18 UTT registered?

K18 UTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is K18 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 UTT shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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