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KN12 YVG

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,704 mi
Last recorded266,704 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 266,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 266,696 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 264,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 259,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 255,005 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 255,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 251,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 241,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 225,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 192,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 143,202 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,038 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,748 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 YVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

KN12 YVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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