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KC06 JEN

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

238,569 mi
Last recorded238,569 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 JEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 238,569 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 217,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 191,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 168,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,515 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 151,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,369 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated knuckle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 126,366 miles

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated knuckle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 120,215 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,322 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,320 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,047 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,537 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,258 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,856 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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KC06 JEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 KC06 JEN, 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 KC06 JEN registered?

KC06 JEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is KC06 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC06 JEN shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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