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2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

348,055 mi
Last recorded348,055 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 NBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 348,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 336,088 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 313,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 313,914 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 313,356 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 299,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 272,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 252,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 237,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 229,426 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 206,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 163,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear both sides (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ sill and door slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 121,611 miles

Centre Front Lower sat nav or phone bracket moubted in centre lower windscreen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower both front lower jacking rubber blocks missing.

engine code light on dash board display.

Fail 5 May 2016 121,611 miles

Centre Front Lower sat nav or phone bracket moubted in centre lower windscreen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower both front lower jacking rubber blocks missing.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water at washer jets. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine code light on dash board display.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,495 miles

front number plate showing signs of deteriation.

sat nav and mobile phone brackets mounted in front windscreen.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front number plate showing signs of deteriation.

sat nav and mobile phone brackets mounted in front windscreen.

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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KN12 NBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN12 NBA, 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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KN12 NBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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