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KFZ 8685

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 8685
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 121,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s side door step damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2026 121,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s side door step damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,139 miles

center/rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 98,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

center/rear exhaust clamp corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5m

Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 74,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,873 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,873 miles

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

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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KFZ 8685 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KFZ 8685, 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 KFZ 8685 registered?

KFZ 8685 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is KFZ 8685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 8685 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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