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KN12 YVL

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,334 mi
Last recorded193,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 193,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 192,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 173,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 173,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 156,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 156,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,593 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight corrosion around jacking point

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 133,593 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight corrosion around jacking point

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 113,085 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 98,348 miles

front pads wearing low

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 YVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

KN12 YVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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