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K29 DDR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

313,464 mi
Last recorded313,464 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 DDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 313,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 303,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 295,414 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 295,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 284,214 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 272,280 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 272,265 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 261,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 261,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 248,629 miles

noise from rear brakes further investigation advised

parking brake efficiency just about meets standards

Fail 2 Sep 2022 248,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 238,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 238,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose forward facing seatbelt buckle bracket bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged forward facing seatbelt buckle stalk broken/damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 223,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 193,406 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 155,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,277 miles

Emissions too clean to achieve result

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,115 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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K29 DDR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K29 DDR, 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 K29 DDR registered?

K29 DDR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is K29 DDR safe to buy?

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