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KB12 BUS

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

390,024 mi
Last recorded390,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB12 BUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 390,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 370,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 365,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 365,233 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside headlamp insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2019 345,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 299,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 251,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 203,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 149,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 17 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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KB12 BUS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KB12 BUS, 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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KB12 BUS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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