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KN12 NBJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,953 mi
Last recorded185,953 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 185,953 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 179,122 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 167,302 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 9 Mar 2023 155,512 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 143,040 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear light lenses damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2022 143,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 24 May 2021 141,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounting is broken, still secure

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,130 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 120,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 28 May 2019 120,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,005 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 101,974 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 86,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre won on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,379 miles

slight wear to both front tyres edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 38,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,052 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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KN12 NBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KN12 NBJ, 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 KN12 NBJ registered?

KN12 NBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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